Iran formally warns UN that 'all US bases, assets' will become legitimate targets if attacked

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Iran officially warned in a letter to the UN on 19 February that US military bases across West Asia will become “legitimate targets” if the Islamic Republic comes under attack by Washington.

“Iran has repeatedly stated at the highest level that it neither seeks tension nor war and will not initiate any war. However, in the event that it is subjected to military aggression, Iran will respond decisively and proportionately in the exercise of its inherent right of self-defense under Article 51 of the Charter of the UN,” said Iranian representative Saeed Iravani.

“In such circumstances, all bases, facilities, and assets of the hostile force in the region would constitute legitimate targets in the context of Iran's defensive response. The US would bear full and direct responsibility for any unpredictable and uncontrolled consequences,” he added, addressing UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and President of the UN Security Council James Kariuki.

Iravani also condemned “the repeated and explicit US threats of the use of force, including references to potential military operations launched from Diego Garcia and other regional bases.”