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US-Iran Clash at UN: Tensions Rise After Airstrikes

3/1/2026

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  • US Ambassador Mike Waltz and Iranian Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani clashed during a UN Security Council meeting after the US and Israel's Operation Epic Fury against Iran.
  • Waltz defended the military action as lawful, aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
  • Iravani condemned the strikes, claiming they violated international law and threatened regional stability.
  • President Trump confirmed the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other officials in the airstrikes.
  • Iravani vowed that Iran would defend itself against US aggression.