Waltz Criticizes Iranian Diplomat at UN After Drone Strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait
- U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz condemned Iran at a UN Security Council meeting for attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following recent U.S. airstrikes, warning that Iran cannot hold the world's economy hostage and stressing the economic impact of disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani denied the accusations, calling U.S. claims lies and asserting that Iran's strikes were defensive; he urged the council to support diplomacy and avoid undermining ongoing negotiations.
- Bahrain reported 808 attacks since February using ballistic missiles and drones targeting civilian areas, causing deaths and injuries, with Kuwait condemning Iran's actions as violations of sovereignty and threats to critical infrastructure.
- Some Security Council members, including Pakistan and the UK, supported ongoing diplomatic efforts, stressed the importance of safe navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, and urged restraint to avoid escalation.
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'This is not Tehran': Mike Waltz tears into Iran's UN Ambassador in fiery security council clash
A tense exchange unfolded at the United Nations Security Council as U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz delivered a forceful response to Iran's ambassador, declaring, 'This is not Tehran. You will not silence this body.'
‘This is not Tehran...’: US envoy Mike Waltz’s explosive face-off with Iran at UN goes viral
A tense exchange erupted at the UN Security Council as U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz sharply rebuked Iran’s UN envoy Amir-Saeed Iravani, declaring, “This is not Tehran. This is the United Nations Security Council. You will not silence this body.” The confrontation came during discussions on regional tensions, attacks on Bahrain, and security in the Strait of Hormuz. Waltz accused Iran of threatening international shipping and regional stability, while Iravani rejected the allegations and criticized the U.S. and its allies. Watch the full, uncut clash as both sides exchange strong accusations in one of the meeting’s most dramatic moments.
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Waltz warns UN that Trump’s patience with Iran ‘not unlimited’ amid Strait of Hormuz closure, regional attacks
Mike Waltz, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, criticized his Iranian counterpart on Thursday, telling the U.N. Security Council that U.S. President Donald Trump’s patience with the Islamic Republic was “not unlimited,” and that Tehran was carrying out a “cynical, sad, and sick attempt at global blackmail” in the Strait of Hormuz.The council convened at Bahrain’s request following recent Iranian attacks. Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif …
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