WANA (May 01) – Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has issued a formal response to six Arab nations, asserting that any state involved in facilitating U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran must be held legally accountable.

 

In a letter addressed to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council on Thursday evening, Iravani categorically rejected “baseless allegations” made in recent correspondence by Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Jordan.

 

Legal Rejection of “Self-Defense” Claims

The Iranian envoy argued that the regional states’ claims of exercising “self-defense” do not meet the legal criteria established under Article 51 of the UN Charter.

 

Instead, he contended that their actions constitute “acts of aggression” as defined by UN General Assembly Resolution 3314 (1974), which classifies the provision of territory or facilities for use by another state to commit aggression as a violation of international law.

 

Iravani stated that the U.S. and Israeli military campaign, which he labeled “Operation Epic Fury,” involved the use of bases and facilities located within these regional countries.

 

He cited monitoring data from the Iranian Armed Forces and recent statements by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) as evidence of the logistical and operational support provided by these nations.

 

Casualties and Infrastructure Damage

According to the letter, the humanitarian and material toll on Iran has been extensive:

  • Casualties: Over 3,375 people have been killed according to Iranian Red Crescent statistics.
  • Civilian Infrastructure: More than 125,630 structures have been damaged, including 100,000 residential units, some of which were completely destroyed.
  • Public Services: Attacks have reportedly hit 339 medical centers, 32 universities, 857 schools, and 20 Red Crescent centers.
  • Economic Impact: Significant damage was noted to commercial properties, railways, bridges, aluminum and petrochemical plants, and civilian aircraft.

 

Evidence of Regional Participation

Iravani pointed to a press briefing on April 16, 2026, where Vice Admiral Brad Cooper of CENTCOM praised Bahrain, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Jordan as “exceptional teammates.”

 

The envoy also highlighted the downing of a “hostile aircraft” over Iran in April, claiming its origin was linked to Saudi Arabia or the UAE, as the specific model is not operated by the U.S. or Israel.

 

Demands for Reparations

The Iranian representative criticized the UN Security Council for its “failure” to protect Iran’s inherent right to self-defense in Resolution 2817 and dismissed a recent Human Rights Council resolution as “politically motivated and biased.”

 

The letter concluded by emphasizing that despite the Security Council’s current deadlock, the involved regional states are obligated under international law to provide “full reparation” to the Islamic Republic of Iran. This includes compensation for all material and moral damages resulting from their alleged complicity in the conflict.

 

Iravani requested that the letter be circulated as an official document of the UN Security Council.