UN Security Council Meets On Iran After 'Perilous Turn'
- By RFE/RL
The U.N. Security Council met on June 22 over U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites with Russia, China, and Pakistan proposing the adoption of a resolution calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in the Middle East.
"The bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States marks a perilous turn," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told the 15-member Security Council.
"We must act – immediately and decisively – to halt the fighting and return to serious, sustained negotiations on the Iran nuclear program," he added.
Live Updates: US Joins Iran-Israel Conflict With Airstrikes
- By RFE/RL
Welcome to our live coverage. The United States has carried out unprecedented air strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, with President Donald Trump calling the operation a “spectacular military success.”
Iran has vowed retaliation, and missile fire has already been exchanged with Israel in the hours following the attack.
We’ll be bringing you real-time updates, verified information, and expert analysis as this rapidly evolving story unfolds.
For the moment, this is what you need to know:
