Pakistan, June 14 -- Iran has sharply criticized the United States at the United Nations Security Council, accusing Washington of aiding Israeli military strikes. Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani said the U.S. was "fully complicit" in Israel's aggression. He warned that those supporting Israel, especially the U.S., must accept full responsibility for the consequences. Iran also declared that talks with the U.S. over its nuclear programme are now "meaningless."

The U.S. denied being involved in the attacks but admitted knowing about them in advance. American officials urged Iran to return to negotiations and warned against further escalation. Senior U.S. official McCoy Pitt said Iran "would be wise" to continue diplomatic talks. Pr...