Iran Responds to Israel Attack at UN with “Had No Choice admin, April 14, 2024 The Security Council was criticized for failing in its duty to maintain international peace and security after Israel’s apparent strike on an Iranian consulate in Damascus earlier this month, according to Amir Saeid Iravani. He stated that Tehran “had no choice” but to respond and emphasized that his country does not seek escalation or war, but will respond to any “threat or aggression.” Iravani’s comments came in response to the recent events and highlighted the tensions surrounding the strike. He stressed Iran’s stance of not seeking escalation or war but maintaining the readiness to respond to any perceived threat or aggression. The mention of the Security Council’s failure in maintaining peace and security indicated a high level of concern over the situation. It is important to note that the above text has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed. Amir Saeid Iravani