Iran Slams Israeli Strikes on Nuclear Sites as ‘Grave War Crimes’ at UN
The Israel-Iran conflict entered its eighth day with no signs of
de-escalation, as both nations continued to trade deadly blows and the
humanitarian toll mounted. At the United Nations Human Rights Council in
Geneva, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned Israel's airstrikes
on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling them “grave war crimes.” He also held
talks with European leaders on the future of Iran’s nuclear program.
Overnight,
Israeli air raids reportedly struck multiple military targets deep inside Iran,
including sites linked to its nuclear infrastructure. Iran responded with a
barrage of missile attacks, including direct hits on a hospital and residential
buildings in Tel Aviv, which left more than 200 people wounded, according to
local officials.
The
scale of casualties continues to rise. A Washington-based Iranian human rights
organization reported that at least 639 people have been killed in Iran so far
— among them, 263 were civilians. The report also noted more than 1,300 others
have been injured. Meanwhile, Israel says at least 24 people have died on its
side, with hundreds more wounded.
Iran
has fired approximately 400 missiles and launched hundreds of drones since the
conflict erupted, according to Israeli military estimates. Israel claims its
strikes have taken out key Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists.
As
global concerns grow over the escalating violence, U.S. President Donald Trump
added to the uncertainty. Speaking on Thursday, he said he would make a
decision within two weeks on whether the United States will intervene
militarily. He cited a “substantial chance” of renewed diplomatic talks with
Tehran that might affect that decision.
Trump
made the statement after leaving the G7 summit in Canada a day early, though he
insisted his early departure had nothing to do with the Middle East conflict or
any backdoor ceasefire negotiations.
As
both sides harden their positions and the death toll continues to climb,
international pressure is mounting for a diplomatic solution — but for now, the
war shows no signs of slowing down.
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