Israel criticizes the United Nations Security Council for granting Iran speaking rights before the talks.

According to a message from the Gate News bot, a letter seen by Reuters shows that the Israeli ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva expressed “strong opposition” to Iran’s statements at the Human Rights Council before holding talks with European counterparts in an attempt to ease tensions.

Daniel Melon stated in a letter to the President of the Security Council, Joerg Lauber: “Allowing the Iranian Foreign Minister to speak at the Security Council undermines its credibility and is a blatant betrayal of the numerous victims of this regime worldwide.”

The committee stated on Friday that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is expected to deliver a speech. Shortly thereafter, he will meet with the EU’s foreign policy chief and foreign policy officials from the UK, France, and Germany in an attempt to ease tensions.

Melon accused Iran in the letter of using the Security Council as an international stage to “promote the authoritarian movement of that regime.”

On Wednesday, the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva spoke at the Security Council, accusing Israel’s attacks of being “crimes against humanity.”

Israel launched strikes against Iran last Friday, stating that its aim is to prevent its arch-rival from developing nuclear weapons. In retaliation, Iran attacked Israel with missiles and drones, claiming that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.