Iranian Ambassador to the UN Amir-Saeid Iravani has stressed the civilian toll of Israel’s attacks on the country during the UN Security Council meeting in New York, at one point holding up photos of Iranian children killed in the bombings, Al Jazeera reports.

“At least two pregnant women and their unborn children were killed on the same day Israel struck the national broadcaster IRIB during a live broadcast,” Iravani told the council.

The Iranian ambassador said Israel’s attacks constitute “gross violations of international law” and urged the UN to take action.

“Israeli strikes are an assault on the global non-proliferation regime,” he added. “If the council fails to act now, it will send a message that international law and resolutions apply selectively. If the non-proliferation regime collapses, this council will share responsibility with the Israeli regime.”