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U.N. official warns of widening Iran–Israel strikes, urges respect for humanitarian law
Summary
A United Nations official told the Security Council that recent strikes between Iran and Israel are causing heavy civilian casualties, displacement and regional risk, and urged adherence to international humanitarian law and diplomatic de‑escalation.
Rosemarie De Carlo, a United Nations official, told the Security Council on June 19 that the widening exchange of strikes between Iran and Israel has had “grave consequences for civilians in both countries” and warned the council the situation risks further regional escalation.
De Carlo said the attacks—she described strikes on more than 100 military sites and nuclear facilities in Iran—have also hit government buildings, homes, factories, hospitals, airports and refineries in and around Tehran, Isfahan, Tabriz and other cities. She named specific sites reported to have been struck, including the Kermanshah missile base and the Natanz and Isfahan nuclear facilities, and said Iran’s state television was bombed on June 17 during a live broadcast.
“International humanitarian law must be respected, including the principles of distinction, proportionality, and…
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