- It was a proportionate military action against the Zionist regime aimed at targeting the military bases in occupied Palestine.
- No civilians and non-military centers including cities, hospitals, synagogues, infrastructures, etc. were targeted.
- This action was carried out within the framework of the inherent and legitimate right of self-defense according to Article 51 of the United Nations Organization Charter.
- It was in response to the Zionist regime’s military attack targeting the consular section of the Islamic Republic of Iran embassy in Damascus, which led to the martyrdom of 7 Iranian military advisers who were present in Syria at the official invitation of the Syrian government. This action of the zionist regime violated the 1961 Vienna Convention, the 1973 New York Convention and other international laws and regulations.
- While emphasizing adherence to the principles and goals of the United Nations Charter, the Islamic Republic of Iran emphasizes its determination to resolutely defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national interests against any illegal use of force and aggression.
- The Islamic Republic of Iran’s recourse to legitimate defensive measures in exercising the right to self-defense shows a responsible approach to regional and international peace and security at a time when the Zionist regime is committing genocide and massacre against the innocent people of Gaza.
- The Islamic Republic of Iran has already and repeatedly stated that in its principled framework, it does not seek to expand the scope of the war and escalations in the region and it has shown this issue in its responsible restraint. However, restraint is not permanent because the continuation of that has led to miscalculation by the Zionist regime.
- The root of the continued current crisis in the region is the Zionist regime’s aggression and genocide in Gaza.
- The key to solving the current situation is the immediate cessation of war and ceasefire in Gaza and the free flow of humanitarian aid to the war-stricken regions.
- The Islamic Republic of Iran’s response was minimal and at a minimum range. It could have been more severe, but this time it was to punish the Zionist regime. If, after Iran’s response, the regime acts again, this time Iranian response will be more severe and decisive.
Facts about the Islamic Republic of Iran’s military action against the Zionist Regime
