NEW YORK: The United Nations Permanent Representative from Pakistan Asim Iftikhar Ahmad requested an immediate stop to fighting in Iran because he believed ongoing military operations would cause further unrest in the region.
The UN Security Council meeting was addressed by Asim Iftikhar who reported that an attack on Iran occurred during active diplomatic negotiations which resulted in damage to peace processes and regional security.
He explained that military actions make it impossible for countries to enter diplomatic talks which result in increased conflict throughout the entire region. He stated that permanent stability requires all parties to establish a ceasefire.
The Pakistani diplomat condemned the military attacks which targeted Qatar and Saudi Arabia and Bahrain and Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates. The Oman government received his praise because of its successful efforts to mediate between the United States and Iran while he expressed his condolences for the death of Iranian students and civilians.
Pakistan reasserted its stance that diplomatic negotiations and direct talks represent the only solutions to achieve peace.
Trump says reports of Khamenei’s death ‘Appear Credible’
Earlier, US President Donald Trump said that he believes reports claiming Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has been killed in recent air strikes are likely correct.
Trump told NBC, “We feel that that is a correct story,” and added that many of Iran’s senior leadership were also believed to have been eliminated in the strikes.
The claims follow reports from Israeli officials that suggest Khamenei may have died in joint U.S.-Israeli military action, though Iran has not confirmed his death and state media continue to be silent on the matter.
The situation remains unverified, and global news organizations emphasize there has been no confirmed, independent evidence regarding Khamenei’s condition.
No confirmation of Ayatollah Khamenei’s death, says Reuters
International news agency Reuters has denied reports claiming that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed. The reports circulated widely after comments from some officials suggested he may have been targeted during recent attacks, but no independent verification has confirmed his death.
Reuters emphasized that the situation remains unclear, and there is no confirmed information regarding the Supreme Leader’s condition. The agency cited multiple sources, noting that conflicting claims continue to circulate amid ongoing tensions in the region.
Iranian officials have also not confirmed any fatality involving the Supreme Leader, and state media have continued to report his activities as normal. Analysts warn that misinformation can spread quickly in conflict zones, highlighting the need for verified reporting.
Iranian Defense Minister, IRGC commander martyred in Israeli strike, Reuters claims
Earlier, Iranian Revolutionary Guards commander Mohammad Pakpour and Defense Minister Aziz Nasserzadeh have reportedly been martyred in Israeli airstrikes, says Reuters.
According to Reuters, three separate sources indicate that significant Iranian military figures were targeted in the recent attacks.
These sources include two individuals familiar with the Israeli military operation and one regional insider.
The Iranian government has not confirmed or denied these reports, and Israel has not provided a detailed statement regarding the strikes.
