Request was formalized by letter sent this Friday (13) to the president of UMC; escalation in the tension between countries increases the risk of even greater regional conflict
The government of This Friday (13) requested an emergency meeting of the After accusing Israel of conducting a series of attacks on nuclear facilities and military officers in their territory. The offensive dramatically raises tension in the Middle East and puts the international community on alert for a possible escalation of the conflict. In a formal letter sent to the UN, the Iranian permanent mission classified the attacks as a “declaration of war” and a “severe violation of Iranian sovereignty.” The document states that bombings have reached strategic facilities, including Natanz’s nuclear complex, and resulted in the death of high military officers and scientists linked to the country’s nuclear program. Tehran requires the Security Council to take “immediate and decisive measures” and blame Israel for “aggression.”
According to Iran, the attacks would have had US support, although US officials, such as Secretary of State Marco Rubio, deny direct involvement. The White House and the State Department are monitoring the situation closely. For Harvard International Relations expert Vitelio Brustolin, Iran’s retaliation is virtually inevitable for the regime to maintain its internal and external credibility. “Ayatollah has swore an answer. What Israel did is a very heavy blow, liquidating revolutionary guard leaders and attacking the nuclear program,” said Brustolin.
However, Iran’s response capacity is unknown. Previous attacks on Iranian drones were mostly intercepted by Israel before reaching their targets. According to the expert, the issue is now to evaluate the real damage caused to Iranian military capacity, including its missal of missiles. The crisis is already configured as a regional war, with the risk of merging with other global conflicts, such as Ukraine, and evolving into a confrontation of world proportions. Russia, Iran’s historic ally, has already positioned itself, criticizing the Israeli offensive. “Russia is interested in strengthening and is a spearhead in the Middle East,” explained Brustolin, also highlighting China’s interest in the region’s stability. Despite the international pressure on Israel, no country, including European and neighbors’ powers like Saudi Arabia and Türkiye, it is interested that Iran develops atomic weapons. The Iranian nuclear program, which enriches 90% uranium – level required for pump production – is the main focus of global concern and the fuse of the current crisis.
*With information from Eliseu Caetano
*Report produced with the aid of AI
