Iran has declared its intention to respond with authority and strength to what it perceives as military assaults by the United States and Israel on its sovereignty and territorial integrity. The coordinated attacks by the US and Israel have escalated tensions in the Middle East, raising concerns about broader geopolitical and economic implications. In retaliation, Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel, as confirmed by the Israeli military.
The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the joint US-Israeli strikes, labeling them as acts of aggression. Iran criticized the attacks as violations of its territorial integrity and national sovereignty, targeting defense infrastructure and civilian sites across the country. Despite ongoing diplomatic efforts between Iran and the US, the strikes occurred, prompting Iran to emphasize its readiness for both dialogue and defense.
Iran asserted that the aerial attacks by the US and Israel breach international law, citing Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter. The country views the attacks as clear acts of armed aggression and asserts its lawful right to respond under Article 51 of the UN Charter. Iran called on the United Nations and its Security Council to take immediate action to address the breach of international peace and security caused by the US-Israel military action.
The Iranian government urged all UN Member States, particularly regional and Islamic countries, to condemn the aggression and take collective action to counter it. Emphasizing its historical resistance to foreign aggression, Iran reaffirmed its determination to defend the country. The Iranian Armed Forces stand prepared to confront any aggression and defend Iran’s sovereignty against external threats.
