TEHRAN – Amir Saeed Iravani, the UN’s permanent representative of Iran, has slammed the atrocities of Tel Aviv in Gaza during a special UN session to commemorate Nabba’s anniversary.
The Arabic term “naqba” for “catastrophe” refers to the massive displacement and confiscation of Palestinians during the 1948 Arab-Israel War, and is now commemorated at the UN Headquarters on its 77th anniversary.
In his speech, Irabani characterized the Israeli regime’s military operations in Gaza as “textbook genocide” and emphasized that the United States is the “perfect partner” of these atrocities.
“While we gather here, the Israeli administration has purposely targeted hospitals, schools, women, UN staff and journalists, with the support of the United States,” Irabani said, citing figures of “over 60,000 martyrs” and “countless injured and missing.”
He emphasizes that evidence of Israel’s “brutal crime” is “undeniable,” with international courts and judicial institutions “fully aware of their barbarism.”
Irabani also criticised the “war of stories” carried out by Israel and its allies, calling it “double injustice” against the Palestinians.
“For decades, forged stories have sought to exchange the roles of victims and perpetrators,” he argued. “They hypocritical preach peace while expanding genocide and attacks, promote human rights while violating them so badly, and silence innocent voices calling for an end to this massacre.”
The ambassador reiterated Iran’s stance on Palestinian rights, highlighting “their innocent right to self-defense and return to their homeland.”
He denounced the Israeli regime and its supporters of “destroying millions of children, orphan children, and Palestinian lives,” calling them “the main source of regional instability.”
Since October 7, 2023, the Tel Aviv war in Gaza has caused devastating civilian harm, with the latest reported figures estimated at least 61,709 people dead, including 17,492 children, more than 111,588 injured, and more than 14,222 lost and killed.
The United Nations and human rights groups document the systematic destruction of hospitals, schools and housing infrastructure, deepening the humanitarian crisis.