TEHRAN – In response to recent comments by U.S. President Joe Biden regarding potential Israeli military action against Iran, Tehran has formally lodged a complaint with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, addressed the issue in a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the Security Council, expressing grave concern over the implications of Biden's statements.

In his letter, Ambassador Iravani highlighted a comment made by President Biden during an October 18, 2024, press conference in Berlin. The U.S. President reportedly stated that he had knowledge of "how and when" Israel might launch an attack on Iran. According to the Iranian envoy, this remark indicates that the U.S. is not only aware of but potentially endorsing Israel's military intentions, raising serious alarms in Tehran.

The letter emphasized that such statements, if true, signal the U.S.'s tacit approval and direct support for any potential Israeli military aggression, which Iran views as a blatant violation of international law. Iravani pointed out that this stance starkly contradicts the United States' repeated calls for de-escalation in the Middle East, and expressed concern over the possible consequences of such provocations.

Citing Iran’s Foreign Minister, who responded to Biden's comments via X (formerly Twitter) on the same day, Iravani echoed the warning that anyone possessing knowledge of or facilitating an Israeli attack on Iran should be held accountable for the potential loss of life and damage that could result. The Foreign Minister's message further noted that U.S. involvement through the provision of advanced military equipment and air defense systems to Israel could embolden Israel to act aggressively against Iran, making the U.S. complicit in any future escalation.

The Iranian envoy's letter also accused the U.S. of already being complicit in Israel’s ongoing military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, where the Israeli Defense Forces have been accused of war crimes and targeting civilian infrastructure. Iravani warned that further U.S. support for Israeli military actions could exacerbate regional instability and lead to catastrophic consequences for international peace and security.

The letter called on the Security Council to condemn the U.S. for its provocative actions and to urge the Biden administration to fulfill its obligations under international law and the UN Charter. In addition, Iran urged the UNSC to demand that the U.S. use its influence to halt Israel's alleged war crimes in Gaza and Lebanon, which Iran claims are destabilizing the entire region and endangering global security.

The letter concluded by asking the UN to circulate the communication as an official document of the Security Council, further amplifying Iran's call for international action.