Iran says Israel attacking UN to evade accountability over sexual violence findings

What happened

Middle East Eye reports that Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister, accused Israel of attacking the United Nations in an attempt to evade accountability following its inclusion on a UN list highlighting parties associated with conflict-related sexual violence allegations.

The central claim remains unconfirmed in the supplied material and should be treated as hearsay until corroborated by another reliable source or a named official. Gharibabadi posted on X that rather than responding to the UN’s listing of Israeli entities, Israel targeted the UN Secretary-General, which he described as a dangerous pattern of deflecting responsibility by attacking international institutions.

The Iranian official also referenced alleged abuses by Israeli security forces against Palestinian detainees and criticised Israel’s military activities in Gaza and Lebanon, asserting that ceasefire commitments had not been observed.

Known from the source

• The United Nations has included Israeli affiliated entities on a list citing conflict-related sexual violence allegations according to the Iranian deputy foreign minister.
• Kazem Gharibabadi accused Israel of attacking the UN Secretary-General in response to this listing.
• Gharibabadi referred to alleged abuses by Israeli security forces against Palestinian detainees and criticised military operations in Gaza and Lebanon.

What remains unclear

These statements reflect ongoing Iranian criticism of Israel’s conduct in conflict zones and illustrate how allegations of sexual violence are being politicized amid broader regional tensions and UN engagement.

What remains unclear: Confirm whether the central claim is corroborated; until then treat it as unconfirmed/hearsay. Verification of the exact UN list naming Israel or its entities for sexual violence in conflict. Independent confirmation of claims about Israel targeting the UN Secretary-General as a response. Evidence supporting Iranian claims regarding ceasefire violations and detainee abuses.

Evidence note

This story contains report-led claims. The article keeps those claims attributed and treats them as unconfirmed/hearsay unless independently corroborated.

Original source: Middle East Eye. Open the source.