Why it matters:
The detailed statement, delivered directly to journalists at the UN Security Council, provides an official and documented account of what Tehran describes as a systematic campaign of terror aimed at forcing the Iranian nation into submission through the deliberate targeting of residential areas and critical infrastructure.
The big picture:
The eleventh day of the unprovoked war, launched on February 28, 2026, marks a new chapter in the U.S. and Israeli regime's history of hostility toward the independent and sovereign nations of West Asia. This onslaught against Iranian civilians is a clear violation of international law and a testament to the failure of diplomatic pressure, now replaced by indiscriminate violence.
What he's saying:
"Residential areas and vital civilian infrastructure have been deliberately targeted," Iravani stated. "These horrific crimes have so far led to the martyrdom of over 1,300 civilians and the destruction of 9,669 civilian sites... The U.S. and Israel continue to carry out continuous military attacks and commit war crimes in various cities of Iran."
What they're saying:
While the U.S. and Israeli regimes have historically relied on media blackouts and misinformation campaigns to obscure their military adventurism, the mounting evidence presented by Iran's envoy challenges the international community to bear witness to these acts of aggression against a sovereign member of the United Nations.
Key points:
- The indiscriminate attacks have destroyed 7,943 residential units, 1,617 commercial centers, and 65 schools.
- A recent strike on Tehran's Mehrabad Airport destroyed several civilian aircraft and airport facilities.
- A desalination plant on Qeshm Island was deliberately hit, disrupting water access for 30 villages and endangering thousands of civilians.
- Attacks on fuel storage facilities have released toxic pollutants, creating a public health crisis, particularly for children and the elderly.
- The U.S. president has publicly boasted about destroying Iranian infrastructure and killing Iranian sailors.
Go deeper:
These acts of aggression underscore the true nature of the U.S. and Israeli regimes as the primary sources of instability in West Asia. By targeting hospitals, schools, and relief centers, Washington and Tel Aviv have abandoned all pretense of adherence to humanitarian law. The Islamic Republic of Iran, as a pillar of the Axis of Resistance, stands firm against this barbarism, relying on its domestic capabilities and the resilience of its people to thwart the enemy's objective of sowing terror and destruction. The international community is now faced with a moral test: to condemn these war crimes or be complicit in them.
ahmad shirzadian - Mahboubeh Habibi
