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Iran's UN Ambassador Warns Against US-Israel Aggression

3/17/2026

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Iran Resists Aggression

Ali Bahreini, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, said Iran would not submit to "lawless aggression" by the United States and Israel, warning of civilian danger.
He cited a humanitarian crisis, noting over 1,300 deaths since the conflict escalated.
He criticized focusing on Iran's rights record and urged discussion of attacks on Iran's cultural heritage and civilians.
The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Iran's retaliatory actions as a threat to security.

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Iran's Brutal Repression

Iran's crackdown on dissent continues, with reports that security forces allegedly raped and tortured healthcare workers treating protesters.
Iranian authorities arrested dozens accused of espionage for Israel, claiming they provided sensitive military information.
Human rights groups warn that the regime's violent tactics, including shooting protesters and raiding hospitals, reflect oppression.
The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Iran's human rights situation highlighted the ongoing risk of torture and accountability gaps.

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Historical Context

The Iranian Revolution culminated in 1979 with the overthrow of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, leading to the establishment of the Islamic Republic under Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. This shift marked the end of a monarchy perceived as corrupt and overly influenced by Western powers. Today, Iran's ongoing tensions with the U.S. and Israel reflect historical grievances rooted in this revolutionary change and the regime's persistent human rights abuses.

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Iran Resists Aggression

Ali Bahreini, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, said Iran would not submit to "lawless aggression" by the United States and Israel, warning of civilian danger.
He cited a humanitarian crisis, noting over 1,300 deaths since the conflict escalated.
He criticized focusing on Iran's rights record and urged discussion of attacks on Iran's cultural heritage and civilians.
The Gulf Cooperation Council condemned Iran's retaliatory actions as a threat to security.

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