Israel took unilateral action against Iran on June 13, targeting the country’s nuclear facilities, ballistic missile infrastructure, air defenses and top security officials.
Israel says it has achieved air superiority over Iran’s capital Tehran, as the regime’s air defenses have been almost completely destroyed. Iran has responded by firing missiles at civilian areas across Israel.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran’s regime has, since its founding, repeatedly called for the state of Israel’s eradication; launched unprovoked direct and proxy attacks on Israeli civilians; and spread terror, instability, and untold human suffering throughout the region,” said McCoy Pitt, U.S. Senior Bureau Official of the Bureau of International Organization Affairs at the United Nations:
“As President Trump has repeatedly said, this dangerous regime cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons. Israel advised us this action was necessary for its self-defense. Every sovereign nation has the right to defend itself and Israel is no exception.”
The United States was not militarily involved in these strikes. “Our absolute, foremost priority is the protection of U.S. citizens, personnel, and forces in the region,” stressed Mr. Pitt.
“As Secretary [of State Marco] Rubio said: Iran should not target U.S. interests or personnel. Let me be crystal clear: no government, proxy, or independent actor should target American citizens, American bases, or other American infrastructure in the region.”
The consequences for Iran would be dire, warned President Donald Trump in a post on Truth Social: “If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before.”
“President Trump was elected with a sweeping mandate from the American people: to advance peace and to avoid the grave mistakes of past administrations that led to forever wars,” declared Mr. Pitt. “We seek a secure peace,” he stressed. As President Trump said, the violence should come to an end, and Iran should make a deal so that there is “no more death, no more destruction.”
“The United States will continue to seek a diplomatic resolution that ensures Iran will never acquire a nuclear weapon or pose a threat to stability in the Middle East,” said Mr. Pitt.
“Iran’s leadership would be wise to negotiate at this time.”
Time for Iran's Leadership to Negotiate in Good Faith
- Policy Office

Israel took unilateral action against Iran on June 13, targeting the country’s nuclear facilities, ballistic missile infrastructure, air defenses and top security officials.