Iranian UN envoy: Targeting US military base is self-defence

International

The permanent Iranian representative Majid Takht Rawanji affirmed that targeting the American military base in Iraq was implemented according to principle of self-defence.

The Iranian News Agency quoted from a letter delivered by Rawanji to the UN Secretary General and President of the UN Security Council as saying that the American assassination of Martyr Soleimani is a terrorist act, noting that targeting the American military base in Iraq came within the framework of self-defence in accordance with article 51 of the UN charter.

He added that the Iranian military operations were carried out without causing any injury to civilians, stressing his country’s commitment to the charter of the UN and its principles.

Rawanji warned the US against any new military adventure against his country, stressing the commitment of the Iranian people to defend the sovereignty of their country.

He concluded expressing complete respect for Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

K.Q.

You might also like
feature

Polyansky: Israel and Ukraine are waging a war against humanity

International

Granting green light to Israeli settlers to raid Al-Aqsa Mosque in big numbers a…

International

Dozens of settlers storm Al-Aqsa

International

Pushlin Foreign ships in the port of Mariupol return to their countries

Latest news
Muslim World League Welcomes EU’s Lifting of Sanctions on Syria as a Positive Step Forward Restoration Project of the Cultural Stairway Launched in Lattakia privince Syrian-Jordanian Agreement on Unified Fees… and 11 Weekly Flights to Damascus Jordanian Foreign Minister: My Visit to Damascus Was Fruitful Minister of Local Administration and Environment Discusses Cooperation with Swiss Mission in Damascu... Damascus Chamber of Commerce: lifting economic sanctions is a positive step toward rebuilding bridge... Jordanian Delegation to Visit Syria Next Week to Explore Economic and Investment Cooperation U.S. Secretary of State: Action must be taken at the congressional level to develop the private sect... Syrian , Turkish Defense Officials Discuss Enhancing Cooperation to Support Regional Stability Turkish Minister of Treasury and Finance: A Stable and Prosperous Syria Is a Major Gain for the Regi... Minister of Education Discusses Support for Education Sector with UK Minister for the Middle East Minister of Health Discusses Opportunities for Joint Cooperation with Head of Global Development at ... Syria , Jordan Sign MoU to Establish High Coordination Council Press conference for Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Al-Sheibani and his Jordanian count... UN , Saudi Arabia Sign Agreement to Rehabilitate Bakeries in Syria Minister of Health meets a number of his counterparts in Geneva Syria is among the world's top 10 pistachio-producing countries Foreign Minister Al-Sheibani Receives a  High-Level Jordanian Delegation in Damascus to Establish Jo... Kallas: We hope the EU will reach a decision today to lift sanctions on Syria Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi Visits Damascus at the Head of a High-Level Ministerial Dele...