WANA (Feb 28) – Following airstrikes by the United States and Israel on targets inside Iran, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an official statement condemning the attacks as a “clear act of military aggression” against the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and warning of serious consequences for regional and international peace.

 

According to the statement, the early-morning strikes — carried out on the eve of Nowruz and on the tenth day of Ramadan — targeted a number of defensive installations as well as some civilian sites in multiple Iranian cities. Tehran described the operation as a blatant violation of fundamental principles of international law, emphasizing that the attacks occurred while Iran and the United States were engaged in an ongoing diplomatic process.

 

The Foreign Ministry stated that Iran had continued diplomatic engagement despite being aware of the possibility of further military action, in order to demonstrate good faith and prevent escalation. However, it added that following the strikes, Iran’s armed forces are fully prepared to defend the country and respond to what it called acts of aggression.

 

Citing Article 2(4) and Article 51 of the UN Charter, Tehran characterized the attacks as a violation of the prohibition on the use of force and an act of armed aggression. It asserted that responding to such actions constitutes Iran’s inherent right to self-defense under international law.

 

Iran also called on the United Nations and its Security Council to take immediate action to address what it described as a breach of international peace and security. The statement urged all UN member states — particularly regional and Islamic countries, as well as members of the Non-Aligned Movement — to condemn the strikes and adopt a firm stance to safeguard global stability.

 

The statement comes at a time when regional tensions are already high and diplomatic efforts face mounting uncertainty. Iranian officials stressed that the country’s response would be “decisive and resolute.”