Israel to warn UN: Iran is rebuilding its missile program
Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, is expected to deliver a speech at the UN General Assembly's human rights debate, accusing Iran of rebuilding its missile program, funneling $200 million to Hezbollah, and suppressing its own citizens. The address aims to portray Iran as a global threat, amid expectations of attacks on Israel during the debate.
Israel's ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, is expected to deliver a speech at the annual UN General Assembly human rights debate in New York, warning that Iran is rebuilding its missile program. In his address, Danon will accuse the Iranian regime of "terrorist conduct" and present it as a threat to global peace and security. He will claim there is evidence that Iran has rehabilitated its missile development and production program without authorization or legitimacy, and that its leaders believe they can dictate the future of the Middle East. Additionally, the ambassador will note that Iran has funneled $200 million to the Hezbollah terrorist organization, and domestically has carried out 29 executions and 6,000 arbitrary arrests of civilians. Danon will also accuse Iran of disrupting freedom of navigation for ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The speech is intended to divert attention from expected attacks on Israel during the debate, against the backdrop of its military responses to the October 7 attack.