Iran has declared that it will not hesitate to use its rights under international law to safeguard its national and security interests. This statement follows the killing of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah by Israeli forces. In response, Iran has called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to address Israel’s actions in Lebanon and the broader region.
Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran’s UN ambassador, sent an official letter to the 15-member council, urging them to take action and warning against any attacks on Iran’s diplomatic missions and representatives. He emphasized the principle of diplomatic inviolability and asserted that Iran would not tolerate further aggression. Iravani stressed that Iran would exercise its inherent rights under international law to protect its vital interests.
As tensions escalate in the Middle East, the Indian Embassy in Beirut has issued a travel advisory, urging Indian nationals to exercise caution and avoid traveling to Lebanon.
– The Lebanese health ministry reported that Israeli airstrikes on Saturday resulted in 33 deaths and 195 injuries.
– The Israeli army stated that a projectile launched from Lebanon hit the occupied West Bank, causing fires.
– Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu described the killing of Nasrallah as a historic event that could alter the Middle East’s power dynamics and warned of “challenging days” ahead.
– U.S. President Joe Biden called the Israeli strike on Nasrallah a “measure of justice” for the victims of his four-decade “reign of terror.”
– Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of supporting the operation that killed Nasrallah and others.
– Lebanon’s health minister reported that over the past two weeks, Israeli airstrikes have killed 1,030 people, including 156 women and 87 children.
– Norway’s foreign minister announced that European, Arab, and Islamic nations are increasing support for a Palestinian state and preparing for the post-war future in Gaza amidst the escalating conflict in Lebanon.
– Hezbollah vowed to continue resisting Israel in support of Gaza and in defense of Lebanon.
– Senior Israeli officials warned that if Hezbollah continues its attacks, Lebanon could face destruction similar to that seen in Gaza, raising concerns of further displacement.
– Russia’s foreign minister stated that the assassination of Nasrallah was intended to provoke Iran and the U.S. into a wider regional conflict.
