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UN Alarmed by US Threats to Attack Iranian Civilian Infrastructure

The United Nations expressed alarm over US rhetoric threatening attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure like power plants and bridges. UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stated such attacks would constitute clear violations of international law. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged all parties to abide by their legal obligations and seek peaceful dispute resolution. The statement follows Iranian condemnation of an attack on a Tehran university and claims of retaliatory strikes by Iran's army.

Key Points: UN Alarmed by US Threats to Attack Iran Infrastructure

  • UN alarmed by US threats
  • Attacks on civilian infrastructure violate law
  • Guterres urges peaceful settlement
  • Iran condemns attack on university
  • Iran's army claims strikes on Israel
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UN alarmed by US rhetoric threatening attacks on Iranian power plants, bridges: Spokesperson

UN spokesperson expresses alarm over US rhetoric threatening attacks on Iranian power plants and bridges, citing violations of international law.

"We were alarmed by the rhetoric... that threatened American attacks on power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure - Stephane Dujarric"

United Nations, April 7

The United Nations is alarmed by the US rhetoric that threatens attacks on Iran's power plants and bridges, a UN spokesperson said.

"We were alarmed by the rhetoric seen in that social media post that threatened American attacks on power plants, bridges, and other infrastructure should Iran not agree to a deal," Stephane Dujarric, chief spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, said at a daily briefing.

"The secretary-general has been very clear on issues regarding international law, and he urges yet again all parties to abide by their obligations regarding the conduct of these hostilities," he said.

According to the spokesman, Guterres recalls that civilian infrastructure, including energy infrastructure, may not be attacked, even if specific civilian infrastructure were to qualify as a military objective, Xinhua news agency reported.

"Once again, the secretary-general reaffirms that it's high time for the parties to stop this conflict as there is no viable alternative to the peaceful settlement of international disputes," he said.

When asked if such attacks could constitute war crimes in the UN chief's view, Dujarric said that "they would constitute violations of international law" and that whether it is a crime or not "would have to be decided by a court."

"But any attack on civilian infrastructure is a violation of international law, and a very clear one," he said.

Meanwhile, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned a US and Israeli attack on the Sharif University of Technology in the capital Tehran, which severely damaged the building of its information technology center and a gas substation near the academic center's mosque.

Iran's army said Sunday it has targeted petrochemical industries and petroleum products storage facilities in southern Israel, as well as US equipment depots, satellite communication units and troops in a base in Kuwait.

- IANS

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Priya S
This is very worrying. Attacking a university? That's crossing a line. We've seen how conflicts in our neighborhood affect ordinary people. The international community needs to step up and de-escalate this immediately. Peaceful dialogue is the only way forward.
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Rohit P
While the UN's concern is valid, let's not forget Iran's own actions targeting facilities. The region is a tinderbox. India has vital interests there - energy security and our diaspora. We need stability, not escalation. Hope our diplomats are working behind the scenes.
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Sarah B
Respectfully, the UN's statement feels a bit one-sided. The article mentions Iran attacked Israeli facilities too. The Secretary-General should condemn all violations equally, not just focus on US rhetoric. A balanced approach would carry more moral weight.
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Vikram M
This is exactly why India advocates for strategic autonomy. Getting dragged into other people's conflicts serves no one. Our foreign policy should focus on protecting Indian interests and promoting dialogue. The world doesn't need another war. 🙏
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Kavya N
Cutting off power and destroying bridges hurts ordinary Iranians the most, not the government. We've seen how infrastructure attacks cripple daily life. The human cost is too high. The UN must use all its tools to prevent this.

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