Islam Times - Iran’s ambassador to the UN strongly condemned the recent assaults on Iranian oil and gas facilities by Israel and the United States as violations of international law and environmental standards. These attacks represent a serious escalation, targeting Iran's energy security and economic stability, with far-reaching consequences for civilian infrastructure and essential services. They have not only resulted in the destruction of parts of Iran's oil and gas infrastructure and damage to its energy network, but have also caused catastrophic human and environmental consequences.The deliberate attack on fuel reservoirs constitutes a clear violation of international humanitarian law and multilateral environmental obligations, and meets the criteria of an environmental crime, including ecocide. Mr. Antonio Guterres Secretary-General of the United NationsDear Sir,The Zionist regime and the United States, in continuation of their hostile policies and military aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran and its vital civilian infrastructure, committed other crimes twice, once on 7 March 2026 and again on 18 March 2026. It is expected that the United Nations, as the highest international body responsible for maintaining peace and security, will adopt a firm and explicit position in condemning this aggression and take effective measures to immediately halt the attacks, compensate for the damages incurred, and deter the recurrence of such tragedies.

Source: International New York Times March 28, 2026 10:17 UTC