Conflicting claims have emerged over responsibility for a deadly incident involving civilian casualties, as Iranian and Israeli officials traded accusations over who carried out the strike.
Speaking in remarks reported by Al Jazeera, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, criticised the international community for what he described as silence in the face of the incident. He argued that the attack represented a serious violation occurring while global institutions publicly promote humanitarian principles.
"I want to announce to the global community that this crime in Manab occurred while the global community speaks of civilization, speaks of human rights, speaks of the rights of children and adolescence."
He continued by accusing international bodies of failing to respond to the incident.
"Yet before the eyes of the international community and in the silence of international institutions, this savage crime has taken place."
Iravani said the matter should be examined further to establish the circumstances surrounding the strike.
"investigated."
Israeli officials, however, rejected the allegation and attributed the incident to Iranian military activity. According to Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, responsibility lies with Tehran.
"But the only the only side that targets civilians is Iran."
Danon argued that Iran’s weapons systems lack precision, suggesting that this may have contributed to the reported civilian casualties.
"We think it was done by Iran."
He added that Iranian munitions are widely regarded as inaccurate.
"Because they're very inaccurate, as you know, with their munitions."
Reiterating his position, Danon again attributed the incident to Iranian forces.
"They have no accuracy whatsoever. Was done by Iran."
The competing claims reflect the broader dispute between Tehran and Tel Aviv as hostilities in the region continue to intensify. Neither side has presented publicly verified evidence regarding the specific circumstances of the strike, and independent confirmation has not yet emerged.
The exchange of accusations underscores the growing diplomatic confrontation accompanying the military escalation, with both governments attempting to shape international opinion about responsibility for civilian harm.