Washington, June 13 (askanews) – The conflict between Israel and Iran has distant roots, tonight's is only the latest chapter in a decades-long story of threats, ultimatums, clandestine wars and attacks of various kinds. The escalation of the conflict occurred in defiance of Donald Trump's warning and effectively sabotaging his negotiations with Tehran on nuclear power.
The decision to attack Iranian military leaders and the Islamic Republic's nuclear sites was taken by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last Monday, when he called US President Donald Trump, informing him of his intention and suggesting evacuating American personnel in the Middle East for fear of Iranian retaliation. "Iran must not target American interests or personnel." This is the warning launched by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, specifying that this is a unilateral action by Tel Aviv and that the United States is not involved in the attacks against the Islamic Republic.
Iran's representative to the United Nations in New York has strongly condemned the Israeli attacks and called for an immediate emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. Calls for a de-escalation of the conflict are multiplying from around the world.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) called on “both sides to exercise restraint to avoid further escalation”.
“I have repeatedly stated that nuclear facilities must never be attacked, regardless of the context or circumstances,” said Rafael Grossi. China also expressed extreme concern about the serious consequences that Israeli attacks on Iran could entail. Italy and France called for restraint, and Turkey called on Israel to stop the attacks.
Notizie.it editorial team