Iran-US War Live Updates: Iran Condemns US-Israeli Strikes as ‘Armed Aggression,’ Cites Right to Self-Defence Under UN Charter

VoM News Desk | February 28, 2026 | 03:19 PM IST | Breaking News | Follow on Google News

Iran Condemns US-Israeli Strikes as ‘Armed Aggression,’ Cites Right to Self-Defence Under UN Charter

Iran has accused the United States and Israel of violating international law after a fresh wave of strikes it says targeted both military and civilian sites across the country.

In a sharply worded statement, the foreign ministry said the attacks struck Iran’s “territorial integrity and national sovereignty,” including defensive infrastructure and what it described as non-military locations in several cities.

Calling the operation a “renewed military aggression,” Tehran said the actions by Washington and what it referred to as the “Zionist regime” amount to a breach of the principles enshrined in the United Nations Charter. The ministry described the strikes as a threat to international peace and security and warned that Iran reserves what it called its “legitimate right to respond decisively.”

The statement invoked Article 51 of the UN Charter, which affirms a state’s inherent right to self-defence in the event of an armed attack. By referencing that provision, Iran signaled it considers the latest strikes an act of open aggression rather than a limited military exchange.

Tehran also pushed back against any suggestion that it had escalated tensions. The Iranian nation, the ministry said, has shown “patience and restraint” in an effort to prevent further instability in the region.

At the same time, the tone left little doubt about what could follow. Iran’s armed forces, the statement said, stand “fully prepared to defend the country” and would ensure that “aggressors regret their actions.”

“History shows that Iranians have never surrendered to aggression,” the ministry added. “This time as well, Iran’s response will be decisive.”

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