Iran writes UN Security Council over killing of two citizens in Lebanon

Iran has strongly spoken against the killing of two of its nationals by Israel in Lebanon, calling for accountability in a letter sent to the UN Security Council and Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

The Iranian government considers the act a clear violation of international law, specifically international humanitarian law.

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According to Saeed Iravani, head of Iran’s UN mission, the victims, Iranian woman Masoumeh Karbasi and her Lebanese husband, were deliberately targeted by a second Israeli missile after surviving an initial strike on October 19 in Beirut.

Also, Iranian medic Dr. Ali Heydari was assassinated on October 22, which Iran views as a blatant breach of the Geneva Conventions.

“The Israeli regime has this time targeted two Iranian nationals in Lebanon, committing a clear violation of international law, especially international humanitarian law,” Iran’s UN mission lead, wrote, according to state media.

Iran is urging the UN Security Council to take decisive action, condemning Israel’s actions and holding them accountable for the killings.

The tensions between Iran and Israel have been escalating, and this incident has further strained relations. The situation remains volatile, with no clear resolution in sight.