WANA (Mar 30) – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations has submitted separate letters to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council, formally protesting what he described as the use of several regional countries’ territory and airspace for military operations against Iran.

 

In the letters, Amir Saeid Iravani accused the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Kuwait of facilitating conditions for attacks carried out by the United States and Israel, arguing that such actions violate their international obligations.

 

Citing assessments by Iran’s armed forces, the letters state that multiple strikes were conducted against targets inside Iran on March 17, 20, and 22, 2026. According to the claims, U.S. fighter jets, bombers, and drones either transited through or operated from the airspace of the aforementioned countries, providing both operational and intelligence support.

 

The communication concerning the United Arab Emirates details numerous instances involving F-35, F-16, and F-18 fighter jets, as well as reconnaissance aircraft and drones, allegedly playing a continuous role in the planning, preparation, and execution of the operations.

 

Similar allegations were made regarding Saudi Arabia, with references to extensive use of its airspace for bombing missions and intelligence support. The letters also cite cases involving Qatar and Kuwait, pointing to their alleged involvement in enabling flight operations and intelligence activities.

 

Emphasizing the principle of state responsibility under international law, Iran described these actions as violations of sovereignty and good neighborly relations, and issued a strong formal protest.

 

While reaffirming its commitment to respecting the sovereignty of other states, Iran stated that it reserves the right to take all necessary measures, including exercising its inherent right to self-defense, to safeguard its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence.

 

The ambassador also requested that the letters be circulated as official documents of the UN Security Council.