Mr. António Guterres
Secretary-General of the United Nations

United Nations Headquarters
405 East, 42nd Street
New York, NY, 10017
USA

March, 05 2026

Your Excellency Mr. Guterres,

We hereby express our deep concern regarding the recent military attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran. These attacks, and the response of the Islamic Republic in launching strikes against Israel and United States bases in countries of the region, have taken on new dimensions, causing damage to civilian areas and infrastructure across the region and effectively expanding the war.

We call upon the United Nations to address this matter as an urgency, in accordance with its responsibility to maintain international peace and security.

The claim that these attacks constitute a necessary and evidence-based response to an imminent nuclear threat has not been conclusively substantiated. Recent United States intelligence assessments, as well as statements by the International Atomic Energy Agency, indicate that there is no definitive evidence of an active program aimed at building a nuclear weapon in Iran. Israel has described the operation as a “pre-emptive strike,” while Donald Trump has characterized it as a response to Iran’s refusal to accept his conditions in negotiations.

Beyond the legal and security dimensions, the humanitarian consequences of this escalation must be emphasized. Over recent months, the people of Iran have endured severe hardship, pressure, and violence at the hands of their own government. They now face further dangers as a result of foreign military action ordered by Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu. The lives of civilians, vital infrastructure, and the basic security of the population are under serious threat, compounding the suffering of a society already under immense strain.

Regrettably, instead of striving to halt the war, several European countries, by condemning Iran’s attacks, have effectively signalled their alignment with the United States and Israel’s military actions against Iran.

It is also deeply concerning that the countries carrying out these attacks possess nuclear weapons themselves and have opposed practical measures aimed at establishing a nuclear-weapon-free zone in the Middle East, an objective supported by the majority of countries in the region and discussed within the framework of the United Nations.

In light of the above, we urge the United Nations to condemn actions that are inconsistent with international law and the principles of the UN Charter, to work actively to prevent further escalation, and to call for an immediate cessation of hostilities to protect the lives and rights of the people of Iran and to restore peace in the region.

Respectfully,

Roza Roozbehan
International Affairs - Left Party of Iran