The Israeli Foreign Ministry strongly criticized Iran for launching missile attacks on Jerusalem, calling it an assault on revered religious sites. The strikes, which occurred during Ramadan, targeted significant landmarks in the city, including the Western Wall, Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Israel Defence Forces (IDF) reported that missiles were fired from Iran towards Israeli territory, marking a serious escalation in tensions between the two nations. The IDF confirmed the launch and stated that defense systems were activated to intercept the incoming threat.
Iran has asserted its right to self-defense until what it perceives as aggression from the United States and Israel ceases. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs accused the US and Israel of joint military attacks, starting with the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials on February 28.
The Iranian ministry condemned the attacks on various civilian and military infrastructure across Iran, including schools, hospitals, and residential buildings. Iran labeled these actions as a violation of its territorial integrity and national sovereignty, emphasizing that such assaults disregard international law.
In response to what it views as military aggression, Iran cited its inherent right to self-defense under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter. Tehran emphasized that it will continue to exercise this right until the alleged aggression stops or until the UN Security Council intervenes by identifying the aggressors and their responsibilities.
