Trump Dismisses Iran's UN Demand for US Compensation After Drone Strikes

Iran has formally requested the United Nations to hold the United States and Israel responsible for initiating the recent 12-day conflict, demanding compensation for the damage caused during military strikes, including alleged targeting of hospitals and humanitarian centers. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sent a letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urging the Security Council to recognize both countries as aggressors and to demand reparations, warning that ignoring the request could undermine the UN's credibility. The United States and Israel justified their strikes as necessary actions to destroy Iran's nuclear enrichment capabilities and prevent the regime from obtaining nuclear weapons, with Washington citing collective self-defense under Article 51 of the U.N. Charter. President Donald Trump dismissed Iran's demand as "pretty ridiculous," celebrating what he called the "complete obliteration" of nuclear sites in Tehran during a Fourth of July event. Acting U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Dorothy Shea reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to pursuing a diplomatic deal with Iran despite the military actions. The situation highlights ongoing tensions over Iran's nuclear program, with Israel asserting it is close to producing a bomb, while Tehran insists its program is peaceful.