Iranian diplomats have warned that the US “must distance itself” from the developing Iran-Israel “conflict” following Saturday’s drone and missile attack on Tehran.
A post from the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Mission to the United Nations said Saturday’s attack on Israel was a “legitimate defense” and a “response” to an alleged Israeli attack near Iran in Damascus, Syria, on April 1. He said that there is. They attacked the embassy and killed two leaders of Tehran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC).
The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations stated, “Iran’s military action, based on Article 51 of the United Nations Charter on self-defense, is in response to the Zionist regime’s attack on our country’s diplomatic facilities in Damascus.” ” announced.Saturday social media platforms X.
They warned the US that it “must distance itself” from the “conflict” between Iran and Israel.
“This issue can be considered resolved,” they said in the post. “But if the Israeli regime makes a mistake again, Iran’s response will be quite severe. This is a conflict between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime, and the US must stay out of it!”
The warning came after Iran launched a drone missile attack against Israel on Saturday.
IDF spokesman Maj. Gen. Daniel Hagari said Saturday’s launch was a “direct attack” from Tehran and a “serious and dangerous escalation.”
“Our defense and offensive capabilities are at the highest level of readiness in case of a large-scale attack from Iran,” Hagari said. “This is a mission we are determined and ready to fulfill.”
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan called on the United Nations to take action following the airstrikes. write to x“Iran has violated the United Nations Charter and has shown itself to be a threat to world peace and security.”
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President Biden has been receiving regular updates on the current situation.
The IDF said Israel was on high alert and its forces were “constantly monitoring” the situation.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has repeatedly threatened to “slap” Israel since an attack in early April that killed several Revolutionary Guards personnel.
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