UN Ambassador Ahmad has said that Israel’s “unlawful strikes” against Iran occurred during diplomatic engagement on Iran’s nuclear issue.

“These illegal actions must not be allowed to scuttle that dialogue. Parties must return to the path of negotiations, which is the only viable means to reach a sustainable agreement regarding the Iranian nuclear programme,” he said.

He highlighted Iran’s negotiations with the US and EU, saying, “We hope that the diplomatic efforts and engagements will bear fruit.”

The envoy added: “We reaffirm our longstanding position that all issues regarding Iran’s nuclear programme must be resolved peacefully through dialogue and diplomacy in accordance with the rights, international obligations and responsibilities of all parties concerned.”