Archive · 21 Jun 2025
US Envoy's Gaffe: Blaming Israel for Regional Chaos
During a UN meeting, the US envoy, Dorothy Shea, made a mistake while speaking about tensions in the Middle East.
She accidentally said Israel was responsible for chaos, but quickly corrected herself, stating Iran was the one to blame.
The slip-up was filmed and shared online.
The envoy also spoke about Iran's nuclear program, and President Trump is expected to make a decision about military action in the coming weeks.
US envoy Dorothy Shea misspoke at a UN meeting, initially blaming Israel for spreading chaos.
Shea quickly corrected herself, blaming Iran for the same actions.
The incident occurred during a Security Council meeting where Shea was condemning Iran.
The slip-up, which was caught on video, went viral on social media.
President Trump is expected to decide on potential strikes against Iran within two weeks.
- Who
- US Ambassador Dorothy Shea and US President Donald Trump.
- What
- US Ambassador Dorothy Shea made a Freudian slip blaming Israel, then corrected herself, blaming Iran for regional chaos.
- When
- During a UN Security Council meeting.
- Where
- At a UN Security Council meeting.
- Why
- Shea misspoke while discussing instability in the Middle East, amidst rising tensions.
Ambassador's Statement
Public Reaction
Blame
Ambassador's Statement
Initial statement identified Israel as spreading chaos, terror, and suffering.
Public Reaction
The corrected statement blamed Iran for the same.
US Involvement
Ambassador's Statement
US has not and is not involved in the Israeli raids on Iran
Public Reaction
The US continues to stand with Israel and supports its actions against Iran.
- Official
- Dorothy Shea
- Position
- US Chargé d'Affaires ad interim to the UN
- Event
- Freudian slip during a UN meeting
- Original Statement
- Israel's government has also spread chaos, terror and suffering throughout the region
- Corrected Statement
- Iran's government has also spread chaos, terror and suffering throughout the region
- Focus
- Iran's Nuclear Program
- Decision
- Trump's potential decision on Iran strikes within two weeks
