Iran, Israel trade accusations amid escalating tensions at UN Security Council meeting

Iran and Israel accused each other of endangering global peace during a United Nations (UN) Security Council emergency meeting held Friday to address Israeli strikes on Iranian targets.

Earlier that day, Israel carried out a "preemptive strike," targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, high-ranking military leaders, and research scientists across multiple cities, marking a significant escalation in its long-standing tensions with Tehran.

Speaking at the meeting, Iran's permanent representative to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, strongly condemned the attacks as an act of state terrorism and a flagrant breach of international law and the UN Charter.

The Israeli strikes occurred just two days before the planned sixth round of nuclear negotiations between Iran and the United States, initially set for Sunday in Muscat, Oman, but canceled by Tehran in response to the attacks.

Iravani believes that Israeli aggression was to sabotage nuclear talks and drag the region into a wider conflict.

"These deliberate and systematic killings were not only illegal but inhuman, a chilling display of calculated aggression. These atrocities constitute clear act of state terrorism and flagrant violation of international law," Iravani said.

Iravani also accused the United States of being complicit in the Israeli attacks.

"Those who support this regime, with the United States at the forefront, must understand that they are complicit by aiding and enabling these crimes. They share full responsibility for the consequences. Supporting Israel today is supporting war crimes, crimes against humanity, and deliberate undermining of global peace and security," he said.

Saying the actions of Israel amount to a declaration of war, Iravani reaffirmed Iran's right to self-defense under the UN Charter. Iran will respond decisively at a time and place and in a manner determined by itself, he said.

Meanwhile, Israeli envoy Danny Danon accused Iran of taking steps toward building a nuclear arsenal.Danon emphasized that Iran must never be permitted to develop nuclear weapons, asserting that Israel has no choice but to act when the international community, including the International Atomic Energy Agency, fails to curb Tehran's ambitions.

"This operation was carried out because the alternative was unthinkable. How long did the world expect us to wait? How long? Let's stop and think about it. Until they assembled the bomb?" Danon said.

Iran has always wanted to destroy Israel, and Israel will not stand idly by when threats are made, Danon said.

Iran, Israel trade accusations amid escalating tensions at UN Security Council meeting

Iran, Israel trade accusations amid escalating tensions at UN Security Council meeting

Iran, Israel trade accusations amid escalating tensions at UN Security Council meeting

Iran, Israel trade accusations amid escalating tensions at UN Security Council meeting

China's movie industry is increasingly deriving its earnings from broader consumer economy.

Released during the 2025 summer season, the film "Nobody" became China's highest-grossing two-dimensional animated film -- and its success went beyond theaters.

Through licensing and brand partnerships, the movie has generated 2.5 billion yuan (about 358.3 million U.S. dollars) in retail sales to consumers, with more than 800 licensed products on the market.

Ranging from plush toys to food and home goods, the movie-related merchandise can be purchased from over 3,000 online and offline outlets.

Meanwhile, souvenir stores are crowded at Shanghai Disneyland's Zootopia themed land, with hats, plush toys, and collectibles seeing steady demand from visitors.

"China's film industry is no longer defined by box office revenue alone. It has become a new growth engine that links and energizes multiple cultural sectors. At the heart of every successful film is strong storytelling. High-quality productions create cultural value, which in turn enhances the commercial value of intellectual property and opens up new consumption opportunities. I believe China's film industry delivered an outstanding performance in the past year," said Chen Xiaoda, vice dean of Shanghai Vancouver Film School.

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