Iran FM Spokesman Condemns Renewed US Aggression

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has responded to a statement by the UN secretary-general's spokesperson expressing concern over "renewed military confrontations" and Iranian actions in the region. Baghaei stressed that the situation is not a mere "military confrontation" but the continuation of blatant and unprovoked aggression launched by the United States and the Israeli regime on February 28.

"Iran does not 'attack.' Iran’s strikes on US military bases and assets stationed in the southern Persian Gulf constitute a legitimate and lawful exercise of its inherent right to self-defense under international law," Baghaei stated in a post on his X account, according to Press TV.

He urged countries hosting US forces to immediately cease allowing their territories to serve as launchpads for aggression against the Islamic Republic. The remarks come amid heightened tensions in the region following the February 28 incident. According to Mehr News, the spokesman's comments underscore Iran's position that its actions are defensive and in accordance with international law.