The United Nations (UN) warned this Thursday (15), at the UN Security Council, against the possibility of military attacks on Iran and called for efforts to avoid an escalation of the conflict, following statements by United States President Donald Trump about the use of force against the Iranian regime.
According to the UN Deputy Secretary-General for Africa, Martha Pobee, there is “alarm” within the United Nations in the face of public statements that suggest military action against Iran. According to her, the external dimension “adds volatility to a situation that is already explosive”, in reference to the ongoing repression of demonstrations in the country.
According to Pobee, UN Secretary-General António Guterres advocates that all concerns related to Iran – including the nuclear program and anti-government protests – be addressed through “diplomacy and dialogue”. She also stated that Guterres calls for “maximum moderation” and for all parties to refrain from actions that could cause more deaths or expand the regional conflict.
During the same session, the UN representative highlighted the need for all deaths occurring during protests in Iran to be investigated in a “quick, independent and transparent” manner, adding that those responsible for any violations must be held accountable in accordance with international standards.
In the debate, the United States ambassador to the UN, Mike Waltz, stated that Washington keeps “all options on the table” to, according to him, “stop the massacre” of protesters in Iran. According to Waltz, Trump made it clear that he does not rule out the use of force if the repression continues.
According to international human rights organizations, more than 3,000 people have died since the beginning of the repression of anti-government demonstrations in Iran, which entered its third week and began amid the worsening economic crisis, but began to include demands for the fall of the Islamic regime.
