Iran warns against US, Israeli, Saudi nuclear threats to global security

Iran’s UN ambassador has warned against a return of the Cold War-era mentality, highlighting the nuclear threats posed by the US, Israel and Saudi Arabia to the world’s security. Speaking at a meeting of the UN General Assembly First Committee (also known as the Disarmament and International Security Committee) on Wednesday, Majid Takht-Ravanchi said the international security environment continues to deteriorate as a result of protracted conflicts and arms race, with dialog mechanisms eroding. “The use and the threat of use of force arise in different parts of the world. Global military spending and arms competition are increasing, and the tensions of the Cold War era have returned to the...