{"id":18975,"date":"2025-06-16T19:51:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-16T19:51:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/?p=18975"},"modified":"2025-06-16T19:51:51","modified_gmt":"2025-06-16T19:51:51","slug":"israels-un-envoy-claims-1000-iranian-missiles-fired-defends-attacks-on-civilian-sites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/2025\/06\/16\/israels-un-envoy-claims-1000-iranian-missiles-fired-defends-attacks-on-civilian-sites\/","title":{"rendered":"Israel\u2019s UN Envoy Claims 1,000 Iranian Missiles Fired, Defends Attacks on Civilian Sites"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ai-optimize-6 ai-optimize-introduction\"><em><strong>Watan<\/strong><\/em>&#8211;In a brief statement to accredited press near the entrance to the UN Security Council, Israel\u2019s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, said Monday that Iran had fired around 1,000 missiles over the past 24 hours, targeting Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem. He added that the latest barrage overnight killed 10 people, including five Ukrainians.<\/p>\n<article class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-44\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto py-5 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @[37rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @[72rem]:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\">\n<div class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:32rem] @[34rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @[64rem]:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto flex max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 text-base gap-4 md:gap-5 lg:gap-6 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<div class=\"group\/conversation-turn relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\">\n<div class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&amp;]:mt-5\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"483342ad-e7e5-4a26-8971-3dee6849295f\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-4o\">\n<div class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]\">\n<div class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words light\">\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-8\" data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1338\">Danon displayed images of a building in Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, which was hit by an Iranian missile, noting that the strike destroyed parts of the building and killed seven civilians.<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-9\" data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1441\">He claimed that Israel is trying to avoid civilian casualties in Tehran and elsewhere, stating:\u201cWe are only targeting the Iranian regime\u2019s terror infrastructure.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-10\" data-start=\"1513\" data-end=\"1964\">Danon accused Iran of starting a war aimed at destroying Israel\u2019s existence, and stressed that Israeli military operations would continue until their goals are achieved\u2014eliminating Iran\u2019s military capabilities and neutralizing its nuclear program. He urged the international community to impose severe sanctions on Iran and to expedite efforts to dismantle its nuclear ambitions, warning that delay would only make the task harder.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18866\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18866\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18866 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1988.jpg\" alt=\"Top Israeli commentators laud Netanyahu\u2019s bold strike on Iran as a strategic surprise, but warn of the absence of a defined exit strategy and the dangers\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1988.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1988-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/1988-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18866\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Netanyahu Iran war<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-11\" data-start=\"1966\" data-end=\"2024\">Pressed on Civilian Deaths and TV Headquarters Bombing<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-12\" data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2263\">When journalists questioned him about hundreds of Iranian civilian casualties, including the strike on Iran&#8217;s state TV headquarters, and whether such actions aligned with Israel\u2019s stated aim to avoid civilian harm, Danon replied:\u201cLet\u2019s talk about intentions. We strive to avoid civilian deaths, while Iran deliberately targets populated areas with its missiles.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-13\" data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2410\">He added:\u201cIn October 2024, Iran only targeted military bases. Now, they are going after cities and civilians. Yes, some casualties may occur in our operations, but we\u2019re doing everything to minimize them.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-14\" data-start=\"2611\" data-end=\"2733\">On the strike against Iranian state TV, which drew criticism from the UN Secretary-General\u2019s spokesperson, Danon said:\u201cWe are attacking every institution that collaborates with and supports the terrorist regime.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_18874\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18874\" style=\"width: 1000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18874 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/166.jpg\" alt=\"Amid rising military tension between Israel and Iran, former U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/166.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/166-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.watanserb.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/166-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18874\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Israel Iran war 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"ai-optimize-15\" data-start=\"2832\" data-end=\"2876\">Blames Iran and Hezbollah for Escalation<\/h3>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-16\" data-start=\"2878\" data-end=\"3063\">When a reporter from Al-Quds Al-Arabi asked about Israel\u2019s recent campaigns in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as strikes on Syria, Lebanon, and Yemeni ports, Danon deflected:\u201cAsk who started this war. Who ignited Gaza? There was a ceasefire before October 7. Then look at Lebanon\u2014Hezbollah attacked us on October 8. Iran wants to destroy Israel.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"ai-optimize-17\" data-start=\"3240\" data-end=\"3341\">When the reporter interjected, \u201cDo you admit you started the war with Iran?\u201d, Danon firmly replied:\u201cNever. That\u2019s a country seeking to eliminate us.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none h-px w-px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-edge=\"true\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Watan&#8211;In a brief statement to accredited press near the entrance to the UN Security Council, Israel\u2019s ambassador to the United Nations, Danny Danon, said Monday that Iran had fired around 1,000 missiles over the past 24 hours, targeting Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Jerusalem. 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