UN Security Council emergency meeting over Iranian embassy attack. Iran and Russia harshly criticized Israel, saying that the attacks on overseas diplomatic missions were a violation of international law.
U.S. Deputy Ambassador to the United Nations Wood, who has defended Israel, said, ``I cannot confirm whether the attacked building can be considered a diplomatic facility,'' and added, ``Iran and Iranian-backed organizations are escalating tensions in the region'' UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all parties to avoid further escalation.