Iran Issues Official Statement After Attacking Israel

Iran released an official statement following its drone and missile attacks on Israel in retaliation for the assault on their diplomatic mission in Syria.

The statement cited Article 51 of the UN Charter, which allows for legitimate defense.

Iran emphasized that its military action was a response to what they deemed as aggression by the Israeli regime against their diplomatic facilities in Damascus.

They declared the matter as resolved for now but warned of a significantly harsher response if Israel repeats its actions.

Iran framed the conflict as between themselves and what they termed the “rogue Israeli regime,” asserting that the United States should not intervene.

Conducted on the strength of Article 51 of the UN Charter pertaining to legitimate defense, Iran’s military action was in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus. The matter can be deemed concluded. However, should the Israeli…
— Permanent Mission of I.R.Iran to UN, NY (@Iran_UN) April 13, 2024