New York, March 18 -- The Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations has formally addressed the global body, asserting that Israel must be held accountable for "ongoing aggression against Iran."

According to state broadcaster Press TV, the envoy's letter further accused the Israeli regime of the "violation of the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity," resulting in the deaths of civilians and the destruction of vital infrastructure.

In a direct communication sent on Tuesday to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the President of the UN Security Council, Amir Saeid Iravani emphasised that the "UNSC must accept its fundamental responsibility towards protecting international peace."

He further ca...