[ WP ] Multiple nuclear explosions wipe out several cities in the middle east , but noone knows who deployed the weapons . This is the resulting UN emergency meeting .

`` Ladies and Gentleman, we all know why we are here. At midnight Greenwich mean time nuclear explosions were recorded in the three largest cities in seventeen *middle east* countries. The immediate casualties are unknown but may be in the tens of millions. In the coming weeks the fallout will turn the whole region into a radioactive waste land.'' The serving president of the security council sighs as he pull up a map of the region on the overhead projector. With various graphs and charts showing estimates of casualties and the reach of the fallout. `` This is the worst atrocity to befall this world in human history. Our job is to hold onto the now fragile peace that holds this world together. We stand between our world and apocalypse.'' 
 
 There is silence over fifteen members as the Spanish representative serving as president takes his seat. After a few moments of shuffling of paper the United Kingdom's representative gets to her feet. `` We need to know who did this, we need to know why and we need to know if it's going to happen again.'' With a stern look around the members she speaks firmly. `` If anyone wants to claim responsibility for this now is the time to do it. We do n't have a lot of time to spend casting baseless accusations.'' Casting a glance to each of them she shakes her head and sits down when there is no response. 
 
 Taking the attention for himself the representative from New Zealand stands up. `` Right, there are only so many countries that can deploy nuclear weapons, and I hate to bring it up but five of them are here.'' There is a loud murmuring of discontent about the implication but eventually it quiets down. `` Look, there are nine countries with nuclear weapons. Israel sure did n't nuke themselves so we can rule them out. North Korea would n't have the capability to deploy that many and the fact that Seoul is still standing rules them out. India and Pakistan have their weapons purely for each other and would n't waste half there arsenal to send nuclear fallout floating towards themselves so I want to hear defenses from the remaining nuclear powers who are here.'' 
 
 Sitting down and slamming his palm on the desk he glares at the five representatives staring back at him. It is the Chinese representative who first speaks. `` We would have nothing to gain by attacking the middle east. Why would we jeopardizes our trade with the rest of the world to attack something for the fun of it. Look to our American friend for someone with a reason to attack the middle east.'' 
 
 Bristling a little bit as he is mentioned the American representative stands up. `` First, there were a decent number of our soldiers still in those countries why would we blow them to Kingdom Come. Second, Israel and Saudi Arabia are our allies, one of whom we have spent the last half century defending. Third, if we wanted to wipe a country off the map we would have used a lot more than three nukes. Ignoring the fact that we could bomb those countries without reply without resorting to nukes. Maybe these are the last death throws of a dying country, still desperate to remain relevant while the world moves on around them.'' 
 
 The Russian delegate slams his fist into the table. `` You seem to think that we did not have our own allies in those countries. If we are going to throw around accusations I would look to our French and British friends. Maybe they found a solution to their refugee crisis.'' As more and more accusations are thrown around the meeting descends into chaos and shouting matches. 
 
 Smashing her glass on the table to gain everyone's attention the Lithuanian representative tries to bring some order. `` Okay, for a moment lets all agree that no one here did it. That begs the question. Who did?'' Barely a moment passes before the American representative speaks. `` It must be a terrorist group.'' The Chilean representative snorts. `` A terrorist group managed to acquire fifty plus nukes. Then co-ordinated a strike against seventeen countries without anyone noticing? Did IS suddenly start using a bright red slay for their operations as well.'' 
 
 Finally having had enough the Delegate from Jordan stands up and takes a deep breath. `` Enough! Enough of the jokes, enough of the squabbling. My country lies in ruin. My friends and family are dead. There is a very real chance I can never go home again.'' The rest of the representatives cast a look downwards and cow a little under his outburst. `` It may be some time before we get the how and why but at the moment there are people dying and we need to do something about that!'' 
 
 With some semblance of decorum restored the representatives take their seats and begin their discussion with the focus on how to help the people of the region. `` We need to begin relocating the people in the fallout zones. Then we need Iodine, lots, industrial levels.'' As the clock chimes midnight in the background various ideas are put forward to resolve the issues there is a sudden burst of noise from the phones of the European representatives. The Spanish president is the first to react by breaking down into tears. Quickly followed by the French, British and Lithuanian representatives. 
 
 The remaining representatives make a dash for their phones to begin advising of the evacuation of the major cities in their countries. The meeting begins anew as they wait for the terror of the next midnight.
