syria as russia, no damascus and syria as russia, no condemnation was placed in no confirmation that it was indeed israel and they never confirmed that it was them that struck the diplomatic and next in damascus and they also said they had no intention and they have a right to self—defense and the strike on saturday night was targeted and carried out in a way as to prevent civilian harm in the right to defence in keeping with the un security council and article 51, israel also spoke a list of past attacks and incidents and of course, focusing on iranian proxies, the mask is off said israel, they rad stabiliser of the region and the gloves must come off and analysing the un security council must use

every means necessary against iran and that included sanctions and going back to what happened on october the 7th and the attack by hamas. the question is what would you do if you are in israel's place and as far as the united states, again, past violations of un security council resolutions were listed and violations by iran and they cold for iranian condemnation and as expected, no mention of the strike that took place in damascus. double standards set russia. double standards of the west and their hypocrisy. those are the key speakers we are waiting to hear from and that head of the regional is programme. the swedish institute of international affairs and he joins us now. welcome to the programme.

what did you make of what you heard? it was rather expected positions and unhinge rhetoric from both sides. in hypocrisy is common currency in international politics and it was also interesting to see the iranians are trained to mimic the american way of presenting their case with invoking article 61 and stressing the proportionate nature of the response and so on. how the proportionate nature of the response and so on.— the proportionate nature of the response and so on. how do you think this moves the — response and so on. how do you think this moves the region _ response and so on. how do you think this moves the region at _ response and so on. how do you think this moves the region at the - response and so on. how do you thinkl this moves the region at the moment. israel specifically said that they reserved the legal right to retaliate and they are not frogs in hot water, what are they sitting up here? , ., ., ., here? there trying to maintain the line that they _ here? there trying to maintain the line that they have _ here? there trying to maintain the line that they have freedom - here? there trying to maintain the line that they have freedom and i here? there trying to maintain the i line that they have freedom and this is important for them right now because they were under severe

pressure to not react in a way that would trigger a new round and escalate the situation and there trying to basically fend off of embracing that we do have the inherent legal right to respond but the same time, with the need to take into consideration is how and when because they will not have the same kind of support that they have been defending themselves if they go on an all—out attack on iran. the an all-out attack on iran. the discussions _ an all-out attack on iran. the discussions and _ an all-out attack on iran. the discussions and will - an all—out attack on iran. the discussions and will be retort following the war cabinet discussions earlier today, the israeli war cabinet and how much pressure is prime minister benjamin netanyahu under at the moment? particularly when it comes to the right wing section in the country and also israelis and daniel speaking earlier and that narrative was very much couched on getting the

hostages back and there's a lot of pressure is on there.— pressure is on there. absolutely. and that's _ pressure is on there. absolutely. and that's a _ pressure is on there. absolutely. and that's a very _ pressure is on there. absolutely. and that's a very shaky _ pressure is on there. absolutely. and that's a very shaky coalition | and that's a very shaky coalition considering extreme rights ministers who definitely want to go all out and gaza and against iran. at the same time, mindful of the fact that there is a limit to how much americans are going to take in terms of him not listening to them. and the israelis are also in a somewhat novel position that they have to show restraint because there is a power that reciprocates what they do and israel is used to using its military strength as a priority rather unpunished and now, iran is saying and partly showing that it feels capable and willing to answer each step and that means the price for israel will also rise if it does

something. fin for israel will also rise if it does something-— for israel will also rise if it does somethina. , ., something. on saturday evening, you could ara ue something. on saturday evening, you could argue what _ something. on saturday evening, you could argue what happened _ something. on saturday evening, you could argue what happened what - something. on saturday evening, you could argue what happened what took place by iran could be seen as something of a probing strike and they launched an attack on their territory directly onto israeli territory directly onto israeli territory and they now know exactly how israeli missile defence systems work and what have they learned from last night? i work and what have they learned from last ni . ht? ., work and what have they learned from last niuht? . ., ., . u, last night? i am not a technical exert last night? i am not a technical expert but _ last night? i am not a technical expert but they've _ last night? i am not a technical expert but they've learned - last night? i am not a technical| expert but they've learned quite last night? i am not a technical. expert but they've learned quite a few things split in the same then you could say that whatever the israelis done come they could see with the iranians actually have an what is unknown to israel. and the important for the iranian side is by advertising this was going to happen, they make sure they could at least try to make it there on the move not look, that makes it more

difficult for israel to respond and the over—the—top way that they usually do as part of the defence doctrine. it usually do as part of the defence doctrine. ., , usually do as part of the defence doctrine. ., _ ,., . w ., doctrine. it was symbolic action that iran took _ doctrine. it was symbolic action that iran took you _ doctrine. it was symbolic action that iran took you could - doctrine. it was symbolic action that iran took you could argue. | doctrine. it was symbolic action - that iran took you could argue. was it offensive or defensive? i think the israelis _ it offensive or defensive? i think the israelis are _ it offensive or defensive? i think the israelis are used _ it offensive or defensive? i think the israelis are used to - it offensive or defensive? i think the israelis are used to being . it offensive or defensive? i think the israelis are used to being onj the israelis are used to being on the israelis are used to being on the defensive and they don't see the iranian move, especially if you look at the cycle, i don't think they see the iranian move the being symbolic or defensive. they see it as being offensive. this is the problem of the dynamic that we always find ourselves and which is one sided deterrent in this the other sites escalation and can anyone hold them back from the brink and right now, the ball is in benjamin netanyahu squander corner and a woman who can hold them back effectively isjoe biden. hold them back effectively is joe biden. ~ ., , hold them back effectively is joe biden. ~ . , ., , hold them back effectively is joe biden. . , ., , ., biden. what is the greatest affront to benjamin _ biden. what is the greatest affront to benjamin netanyahu _

biden. what is the greatest affront to benjamin netanyahu being - biden. what is the greatest affront to benjamin netanyahu being told| to benjamin netanyahu being told what to do by the us are being told right, were done now by iran? i think for him it is about his political survival more than anything else in benjamin netanyahu is closest allies are benjamin netanyahu. and there the way it works for him means that if he wants the conflict did not and, i'm not sure she necessarily thinks that escalating it is going to be gaining him any more credit either. same he doesnt him any more credit either. same he doesn't want — him any more credit either. same he doesn't want the _ him any more credit either. same he doesn't want the conflict _ him any more credit either. same he doesn't want the conflict the - him any more credit either. same he doesn't want the conflict the end, i l doesn't want the conflict the end, i see this conflict between him and iran was happening in gaza because it has become a bit of a distraction, hasn't it? yes and no in the way _ distraction, hasn't it? yes and no in the way you — distraction, hasn't it? yes and no in the way you can _ distraction, hasn't it? yes and no in the way you can say _ distraction, hasn't it? yes and no in the way you can say that - distraction, hasn't it? yes and no| in the way you can say that israeli and passengers pointed out and try to create a narrative saying that they'll want the same thing and iran they'll want the same thing and iran the mastermind behind all of it and

when will you consider that hamas, even though they were part of it, it's part of how they receive the extensional threat and it's also very useful and which you can justifyjust very useful and which you can justify just about anything. mas very useful and which you can justifyjust about anything. justify 'ust about anything. was the oint justifyjust about anything. was the oint of justifyjust about anything. was the point of today _ justifyjust about anything. was the point of today in — justifyjust about anything. was the point of today in the _ justifyjust about anything. was the point of today in the un _ justifyjust about anything. was the point of today in the un security i point of today in the un security council look at possibly come out of it and de—escalate what is happening right now in the middle east? i think you could lead to belligerence but it is more likely to see what everyone else stays or doesn't say because it is not their heads they need to prevail its evidences cool heads the need to prevail and we will see the general hypocrisy and the russians will side with iran inside with israel and so on but the question is, they can do something more concerted, to make sure that

neither of these two think of any steps that could become escalatory in the near future. steps that could become escalatory in the nearfuture. but steps that could become escalatory in the near future.— in the near future. but would help with that? how _ in the near future. but would help with that? how would _ in the near future. but would help with that? how would you - with that? how would you de—escalate? with that? how would you de-escalate?_ with that? how would you de-escalate? . �*, ., , de-escalate? that's a very good auestion de-escalate? that's a very good question and — de-escalate? that's a very good question and at _ de-escalate? that's a very good question and at this _ de-escalate? that's a very good question and at this point - de-escalate? that's a very good question and at this point right i de-escalate? that's a very good i question and at this point right now it's about restraining israel and at least be signal now they're done and i think actually they are at least interested in de—escalation and we can take with the city for the moment to indicate some truthfulness in the question is how israel will react to that were determined at least in the near future whether this is going to become worse or at least somewhat stable. the this is going to become worse or at least somewhat stable.— least somewhat stable. the war cabinet that _ least somewhat stable. the war cabinet that can _ least somewhat stable. the war cabinet that can be _ least somewhat stable. the war cabinet that can be in _ least somewhat stable. the war cabinet that can be in today - least somewhat stable. the war cabinet that can be in today is i least somewhat stable. the war cabinet that can be in today is a | cabinet that can be in today is a five member cabinet in terms of those who have the power to make decisions you benjamin netanyahu

himself and who is the most problematic for benjamin netanyahu? it depends on whether you are thinking about your own political future thinking about one should go all out against iran. bud all out against iran. and think benn is all out against iran. and think benny is more _ all out against iran. and think benny is more of— all out against iran. and think benny is more of a _ all out against iran. and think benny is more of a problem i all out against iran. and thinkl benny is more of a problem for all out against iran. and think - benny is more of a problem for them in the politicalfuture benny is more of a problem for them in the political future but i think all of them him actually more keen on being in better sync with the americans and i think the only one who has a track record who can play the american game better than the american politicians themselves. looking ahead to the us, we heard from the israeli ambassador saying that their air defences are superior but they are only superior because they had allied help. they are dependent on the us, france also stepped in and we heard that earlier

today in the uk confirmed that their raf assets are used and do you think it is that they could be the key leverage and containing benjamin netanyahu? i leverage and containing ben'amin netan ahu? ~ leverage and containing ben'amin netanyahuafi netanyahu? i think yes. i think it is netanyahu? ithink yes. ithink it is not going _ netanyahu? ithink yes. ithink it is not going to — netanyahu? ithink yes. ithink it is not going to be _ netanyahu? ithink yes. ithink it is not going to be determined . is not going to be determined because every politician is a local politician and the inner dynamics of israel and israeli politics. buti think it definitely helps to show that israel cannot go it alone and defending itself it even less can go it alone if he wants to go on the attack. and if those countries show that their health is conditional and not unconditional, then it war cabinet needs to take that into account. —— help and maybe use it to help with the more belligerent elements within itself which the other 48 extremists who are very gung ho in general onjust about any issue. gung ho in general on 'ust about any issue. ~ ., gung ho in general on 'ust about any issue. ~ . , ., ., ~ gung ho in general on 'ust about any issue. ~ . ., ~ .,

issue. what did you make on the s rian issue. what did you make on the syrian arab _ issue. what did you make on the syrian arab appearing _ issue. what did you make on the syrian arab appearing at - issue. what did you make on the syrian arab appearing at the - issue. what did you make on the syrian arab appearing at the un | syrian arab appearing at the un security council and sitting next close to the iranian ambassador, what did you read into that? i don't know how much _ what did you read into that? i don't know how much one _ what did you read into that? i don't know how much one can _ what did you read into that? i don't know how much one can read - what did you read into that? i don't| know how much one can read into it but syria has region been debilitated despite the syrian president with iran's help waged on his own population and that is basically how life is in the sense that he did not manage ousting and everyone has to accept and deal with the reality that he controls whatever is left of syria. iran has undoubtedly _ whatever is left of syria. iran has undoubtedly set _ whatever is left of syria. iran has undoubtedly set a _ whatever is left of syria. iran has undoubtedly set a precedent - whatever is left of syria. iran has| undoubtedly set a precedent with whatever is left of syria. iran has - undoubtedly set a precedent with the action that it took last night and they can strike directly on israeli soil and that is key threshold that is been crossed. amongst analysts like yourselves, what is being discussed? what is next or what is taking place in the middle east

region. taking place in the middle east reuion. ., ., , ,, . region. from a power perspective, they welcome _ region. from a power perspective, they welcome the _ region. from a power perspective, they welcome the hearing - region. from a power perspective, they welcome the hearing and - region. from a power perspective, they welcome the hearing and it i they welcome the hearing and it shows that there are some of the contrary it is capable of trying to balance israel but doesn't mean you have to be a fan of the islamic republic but the more interesting media in terms is how it will affect israeli strategic documents and it was used to being able to throw their weight around rather than previously and now, they're going to have to contend with a country that is able to reciprocate and i mean some of the usual ways for israel to deal with the region is a priority and it won't be as easily applied. which of the allegiances lie if it became far more, we heard earlier

from the news agency that the saudi foreign ministry, they actually received a call from the iranian counterpart in their discussions going on. counterpart in their discussions auoin on. g , counterpart in their discussions ttoin on. , ., counterpart in their discussions uuoinon. , . counterpart in their discussions ttoinon. , . ., going on. just about anyone who shows this _ going on. just about anyone who shows this considering _ going on. just about anyone who shows this considering what's i going on. just about anyone who i shows this considering what's going on in gaza is popular, irrespective of their own credentials as it were. we look at the political bleed, the issueis we look at the political bleed, the issue is very different. a lot of them are interdependent on or close to the united states and the primary leader is in and of itself but you can also see that they've helped down the number of iranian missiles and that is not out of love for israel but that's because they do not want the situation to get out of hand because countries likejordan are very much in a precarious position internally as well because

israel and what they're doing in gaza. and that is basically an important or somewhat reluctant helped israel yesterday, is not going be forthcoming if this turned out and turned into an actual war and the question is going to be a lot more muddled. it is and the question is going to be a lot more muddled.— and the question is going to be a lot more muddled. it is the us that is the key here. — lot more muddled. it is the us that is the key here, but _ lot more muddled. it is the us that is the key here, but you _ lot more muddled. it is the us that is the key here, but you make - lot more muddled. it is the us that is the key here, but you make of. lot more muddled. it is the us that. is the key here, but you make of the iranian ambassador at the security council in new york saying they have no intention to engage the us but also warning that the un should not get involved if there is some form of retaliation following last nights activities? the of retaliation following last nights activities? , , . ., ., activities? the republic of iran said the same _ activities? the republic of iran said the same thing. _ activities? the republic of iran said the same thing. but - activities? the republic of iran said the same thing. but what| activities? the republic of iran i said the same thing. but what we activities? the republic of iran - said the same thing. but what we saw today and also yesterday is the un recognises that americans don't want to war and neither do the iranians and so, for the americans and the iranians actually agree on something in this case, it means that iran can

apply or appeal to the us to tell them that this is not your fight and we do not want you in this fight, actually we do not want to fight it all and it is yourjob to rein of course, the us can say that as long as iran is attacking in any in any way, making israeland as iran is attacking in any in any way, making israel and secure and they have an obligation to help israel and iran is speaking not innocentin israel and iran is speaking not innocent in this, which is true. but at this point, in terms of making sure we do not fall into the abyss, around the united states actually have a few points in common. trier? have a few points in common. very briefl , i have a few points in common. very briefly, i appreciate _ have a few points in common. very briefly, i appreciate you _ have a few points in common. very briefly, i appreciate you in terms of who doesn't want war, what did the iranian people want? with that they make —— what do they make of all this taking place? the they make -- what do they make of all this taking place?— all this taking place? the ma'ority ofthe

all this taking place? the ma'ority of the population is i all this taking place? the ma'ority of the population is too h all this taking place? the majority of the population is too young - all this taking place? the majority of the population is too young to i of the population is too young to remember the war and they're painfully aware of the costs of war and iran is not a country that is doing well as it is and any kind of outright war with israel would eventually entail a war with the united states and the industrial firepower of the us could destroy iran as we know it and that is an acute fear that many have in iran. thank you very much for your time and thank you. a number of ambassadors spoke of the un security council in new york including the uk ambassador barbara woodworth and will deceive what she had to say. the united kingdom condemns unequivocally iran's reckless attack on israel_ unequivocally iran's reckless attack on israel which risk thousands of civilian_ on israel which risk thousands of civilian casualties in the scale of this and —

civilian casualties in the scale of this and the nature of iran's heinous— this and the nature of iran's heinous assault, the first direct attack— heinous assault, the first direct attack from iran on israeli soil poses— attack from iran on israeli soil poses grave risks to the security and stability of citizens across the middle _ and stability of citizens across the middle east. the united kingdom has lon- middle east. the united kingdom has long been_ middle east. the united kingdom has long been clear that iran plays an unacceptable role in destabilising the region. in that it also bears responsibility for the actions of groups— responsibility for the actions of groups it — responsibility for the actions of groups it has supported militarily. financially— groups it has supported militarily. financially and politically over many — financially and politically over many years. through this attack, iran many years. through this attack, lran has— many years. through this attack, iran has once again demonstrated that it _ iran has once again demonstrated that it is _ iran has once again demonstrated that it is intend on sowing chaos in the region — that it is intend on sowing chaos in the region. find that it is intend on sowing chaos in the region-— the region. and that was the united kin . dom is the region. and that was the united kingdom is representative - the region. and that was the united kingdom is representative to - the region. and that was the united kingdom is representative to the i the region. and that was the united | kingdom is representative to the un in our north american correspondent joins me now from the un itself and

you are following proceedings for us from their and any surprises? iilat from their and any surprises? not reall . from their and any surprises? not really- this _ from their and any surprises? iifrt really. this very much went around how anyone would've expected and you have the un secretary—general deciding to be the one to personally brief council members because he reiterated the warning he has been giving for the past six months since the escalation after october seven, the escalation after october seven, the war in gaza and warning that this could all lead to a massive escalation and an all—out war in the middle east on multiple fronts. and so, he had one key message coming from the security council today, de—escalate. exercise maximum restraint and we heard just reiterating their condemnation of iran's retaliatory attack and

stating that they would stand by israel by the same message that israel by the same message that israel allies would say is they want de—escalation as well. and from iran's allies, russia and china. again saying that there's been double standards and hypocrisy from the likes of the us in the uk saying that the root cause of all of this is the war in gaza and that needs to be addressed and there needs to be an immediate cease—fire there in orderfor the tensions an immediate cease—fire there in order for the tensions middle east to calm down essentially in the middle east is always had the palestinian question as a key driver of instability in china seeing the two state solution has to happen. as of the divides we have seen along the council and i think that was certainly expected as well was just the fact that israel and iran bitter enemies, they say they want sanctions placed back on iran for

its nuclear programme and that they want to see iranian, the irg see designated as a terrorist organisation that they reserve the right to retaliate. where is referred from iran that they don't want to war with the united states and that the us and the uk have failed to bring stability to the region by not getting a cease—fire in gaza. but again, they reserve the right to self—defense are needed and they are not seeking a wider war stop by the ambassador that called for the un security council to convene ., , .., for the un security council to convene ., , _, ., convene today, the time is come for the security — convene today, the time is come for the security council— convene today, the time is come for the security council to _ convene today, the time is come for the security council to take - convene today, the time is come for the security council to take action i the security council to take action against the threat when asked about this meeting. so, what now? does against the threat when asked about this meeting. so, what now?- this meeting. so, what now? does a treat this meeting. so, what now? does a great question- _ this meeting. so, what now? does a great question. united _ this meeting. so, what now? does a great question. united states, - this meeting. so, what now? does a great question. united states, the i great question. united states, the deputy ambassador in his statement

said he would continue to see how the council could hold iran accountable but the reality is, this counsel is divided likely to see any statement let alone a resolution calling for any kind of council action. i think the main take away from this meeting really is, we look at the majority of the council statements that everyone is trying to convey to all the parties that this was a crucial moment to tamp down on the rhetoric and tried to have cooler heads prevail. and in their statements, they hoped that this council meeting itself would help to bring a bit of cooler temperature and i think we have to get up and see how israel will respond and in what fashion and the

statement to say that the way they retaliate was a way to one of the united states in advance to tell them in advance, to be very strategic in their targets and to prove that they were not trained to escalate this but it will be interesting to see how israel responds, if it does?- interesting to see how israel responds, if it does? events taking lace in responds, if it does? events taking place in gaza- _ responds, if it does? events taking place in gaza. and _ responds, if it does? events taking place in gaza. and what _ responds, if it does? events taking place in gaza. and what happened | responds, if it does? events taking i place in gaza. and what happened in damascus and syria. what has the us and israel said about that incident this evening at the un security council? , . . , this evening at the un security council? , ., ., , , council? israel has said very little about that incident _ council? israel has said very little about that incident and _ council? israel has said very little about that incident and they - council? israel has said very little about that incident and they have i about that incident and they have really taken this meeting as an opportunity for themselves to talk about iran in their view that it is about iran in their view that it is a destabilising presence in the middle east and i think that is

something that is been echoed as well in the united states statement. i think part of is that israel is not publicly taken responsibility for that strike and everyone knows that they're responsible forward and we have heard for more from the likes of russia, china and other members of the council who have equally condemned the kind of attack on the diplomatic presence in diplomatic mission as well as iran's retaliatory strike but from the united states and israel, very little on that. istate united states and israel, very little on that.— little on that. we will leave it there for _ little on that. we will leave it there for them _ little on that. we will leave it there for them now _ little on that. we will leave it there for them now and - little on that. we will leave it | there for them now and thank little on that. we will leave it - there for them now and thank you very much. we havejust been hearing and analysis and listening to statements of the un security council in new york and key points really come the united states listing past violations by iran and

calling for condemnation of exactions on saturday night and that attack on israeli soil, russia accusing the west is really allies of double standards and hypocrisy by not condemning the attack that took place in damascus and syria on the diplomatic annex that led to the deaths of those iranian republican guard high officials in israel saying that it is time for the gloves to come on and iran says we had a right to self—defense and we have no intention to engage the us. hello. the warm spell of weather has come to an end, it's much fresher today and the outlook is pointing to frequent showers with hail and thunder and very windy weather for tomorrow.

here's the weather map as we see that transition in 24 hours from the calm conditions we have had recently to this big low sitting on top of us, dragging in colderair from the northern climes and making it feel colder than it recently has been. onto the forecast — temperatures in the middle of the afternoon hovering around the mid—teens in the south—east of the country, barely making double figures across the north, where we already have showers sweeping across. the winds are freshening and the showers through the night generally confined to more northern and western areas. towards the end of the night, perhaps reaching central england but the south—east will stay dry.

north or south, temperatures up to eight celsius in most major towns and cities. tomorrow, a band of showers sweeping across the country, gusty winds, showers could be torrential with hail and thunder, sunshine in—between and those gusts up to 50mph or more on coastal areas and not far off that inland. a turbulent day with dramatic cloudscapes and changeable weatherfrom hour to hour. the lowest temperatures between 10—12 celsius. that low will be barrelling across the uk and into the north sea through the course of monday evening. tuesday, it will still have a sting in its tail, so stronger winds and showers across the north sea coast, anywhere from yorkshire to east anglia. gusty winds of up to 50mph here but towards the west, the weather will be drier and brighter and the winds not quite as strong, not quite as chilly. but still around eight celsius in stornoway and typically 11—13 elsewhere across the uk.

towards the end of the week, another weak front moving across uk, bringing cloud more than rain and also this high pressure nosing in, an indication the weather should dry out. the main message for now is a very blustery day on the way tomorrow with big shower clouds but also sunny spells. bye— bye.

live from london. this is bbc news. a war of words between israel and iran at an emergency un security council meeting — as the fallout continues from unprecedented missile attacks. the snooze button is no longer an option. the only option is to condemn

iran and utilize every means necessary to make them pay a heavy price for their horrible crimes. they made unsuccessful attempts to use lies, manipulate the narrative, spread disinformation and engage in a destructive blame game. g7 leaders unanimously condemn iran's attack on israel which saw the launch of hundreds of missiles and drones. hello, i'm loqwesa burak. world leaders are scrambling to prevent the crisis between israel and iran from spiralling into a wider conflict. these are the key points this hour. in the last hour, the united nations security council has been holding

an emergency session in new york.