The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has convened an emergency meeting to address the recent US airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, which resulted in fatalities and significant material damage in both countries.
Early Saturday saw US occupation forces targeting positions in Syria's Dayr al-Zawr province and the city of al-Bukamal near the Iraqi border. Similar strikes were conducted in Iraq's al-Anbar province, hitting cities near the Syrian border. These attacks, claimed to be in response to a deadly incident involving American forces in Jordan, resulted in casualties and property damage.
Russia, a permanent member of the Security Council, has called for the urgent meeting to discuss the threats posed by the US strikes to international peace and security. Dmitry Polyansky, Russia's first deputy permanent representative to the UN, emphasized the need for dialogue on this matter.
The airstrikes have drawn condemnation from affected nations. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani denounced the attacks as a violation of Iraqi sovereignty, while Syria condemned them as an attempt to weaken its fight against terrorist groups. Iran also strongly condemned the airstrikes, labeling them a strategic mistake and warning of escalating tensions in the region.
The emergency UNSC meeting signifies growing international concern over the ramifications of US military actions in the Middle East, highlighting the need for diplomatic efforts to address regional tensions and uphold international law.
