UN Diplomat Resigns, Claims Possible Nuclear Threat Against Iran

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:42:00 +0200

A Lebanese diplomat affiliated with the United Nations, Mohamad Safa, resigned publicly, alleging that some UN members are preparing for potential nuclear action against Iran. Safa framed his resignation as a whistleblowing act, claiming he could no longer participate in what he views as a moral and legal violation. He emphasized the human cost of such an escalation, pointing out the nearly 10 million residents of Tehran and comparing the potential devastation to major global cities. Safa criticized the UN leadership for failing to label conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon as genocide or war crimes and accused powerful lobbies of influencing misinformation campaigns portraying Iran as an imminent threat. His statements have fueled global debate over nuclear escalation, especially following the collapse of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. While Safa’s claims about the UN preparing for nuclear strikes remain unverified, they highlight growing tensions and concerns over civilian safety i