UN: Russia and China attack USA over air strikes in the Middle East. US Deputy Ambassador Robert Wood said the airstrikes on Iranian-backed militias were "necessary and proportionate" and an act of self-defense.
"The US does not want any more conflict in a region where we are actively working to limit and de-escalate the conflict in the Gaza Strip," said the US diplomat. The UN's top representative, Rosemary DiCarlo, called on the UN Security Council on Monday to remain in contact with "all parties"