Israel Defends Strikes on Iran as Move to Prevent Its Destruction

Israel Defends Strikes on Iran as Move to Prevent Its Destruction

Israel’s UN Envoy Justifies Deadly Strikes

June 14, 2025 - Israel’s UN envoy, Danny Danon, defended his country’s large-scale military strikes on Iran, framing them as a critical response to years of anti-Israel rhetoric and threats from Iranian leaders. Speaking at the UN Security Council, Danon described the operation as a “defining moment for global security” and the “credibility of the international system.” He stated that the strikes, launched on June 13, aimed to “dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme” and “neutralize the regime’s ability to follow through on its repeated public promise to destroy the State of Israel.”

The Israeli operation involved 200 fighter jets targeting over 100 sites, including a uranium enrichment facility near Natanz and military bases in Tehran and Isfahan. Iranian reports confirmed the deaths of senior commanders, including Amir Ali Hajizadeh of the Revolutionary Guards air force, and six nuclear scientists, significantly disrupting Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

Iran’s Missile Retaliation Escalates Conflict

Iran responded with a barrage of ballistic missiles targeting Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Social media posts on X reported explosions in Tehran and bright flashes over Iraq, with Israel’s Iron Dome struggling to intercept the missiles. At least 35 Israelis were injured by shrapnel, and a civilian was rescued from a damaged building in Tel Aviv. Iran claimed its air defenses downed two Israeli jets, though Israel refuted reports of a captured pilot as “baseless.”

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, condemned the strikes as a “heinous crime” and vowed a severe response. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi labeled the attacks “state terrorism” and asserted Iran’s right to self-defense, escalating fears of a broader regional conflict.

Global Reactions and Market Turmoil

The international community is urging de-escalation. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Australia’s Foreign Minister Penny Wong called for restraint to prevent a wider war. The U.S., reportedly not consulted on on Israel’s strikes, has evacuated some embassy staff from Iraq and authorized the departure of military families from the region. Nuclear talks with Iran, set to resume in Oman, are now in jeopardy, with President Donald Trump expressing doubts about a diplomatic resolution.

Global markets have been rattled, with oil prices surging over 4% and the Dow dropping 868 points on Friday. In Israel, a state of emergency has led to panic buying, with supermarkets overwhelmed, as seen in X posts. Iran-aligned groups, like Yemen’s Houthis, have claimed additional attacks, raising concerns about regional escalation. The UN Security Council is preparing an emergency meeting to address the crisis.

Sources: News reports, social media updates

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