Iran’s Foreign Ministry has stated that the country considers responding to what it described as “brutal military aggression” by the United States and Israel to be an inherent right of self-defence under international law. In an official statement released by the ministry and cited by international media outlets and government communication channels, Tehran indicated that its actions were framed as defensive measures intended to counter ongoing hostilities. The statement explained that Iran would continue to take action until the alleged aggression ceases or until the United Nations Security Council fulfills its responsibilities by identifying the parties responsible. According to the ministry, international legal frameworks prohibit states from allowing their territory to be used—directly or indirectly—for actions that cause harm or damage to another state. Iranian officials further stated that the country had undertaken what they characterized as necessary and proportionate defensive operations targeting United States bases, while also emphasizing that repeated warnings had been issued prior to such actions. The ministry stressed that these measures should not be interpreted as hostility toward other countries in the region, highlighting that Tehran does not view its actions as directed against neighboring states. The position was formally communicated through the Foreign Ministry’s statement, which serves as the primary source outlining Iran’s legal and diplomatic framing of the situation.
Tehran Emphasizes Defensive Intent While Calling on the UN Security Council to Identify Aggressors
The Foreign Ministry’s communication also highlighted Iran’s expectation that the United Nations Security Council should fulfill its mandate by assessing the circumstances and identifying those responsible for the alleged aggression. Iranian officials indicated in the statement that the continuation of defensive actions would depend on whether the reported attacks cease or whether the Security Council takes action in accordance with international law. The statement reiterated that states are obligated to prevent their territories from being used to harm other nations, a principle Tehran cited to explain its legal interpretation of the situation.