BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 28. Iran considers
the Israeli and U.S. military airstrikes as a violation of the UN
Charter and international norms, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed
Abbas Araghchi said in a phone conversation with the counterparts
from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain today,
Trend reports.
In the conversation, the Iranian minister briefed them about the
current situation and noted that his country will use all
opportunities to defend itself.
Araghchi pointed out that Iran has the will to continue its
policy of good neighborliness and friendship with all countries in
the region. Steps can be taken by all regional countries to prevent
the U.S. from using their territories and capabilities in attacks
against Iran. Iran considers US bases as legitimate targets in
self-defense operations.
Following the second round of nuclear talks between Washington
and Tehran on February 17, which ended without progress, the U.S.
increased its presence in areas near Iran, deploying over 150
aircraft to bases in Europe and the Middle East.
The escalation follows the 3rd round of nuclear talks between
Iran and the United States in Geneva on February 26. Held under the
administration of U.S. President Donald Trump, the negotiations
were seen as a last opportunity for a diplomatic resolution.
However, no agreements were reached, as Tehran refused to halt
uranium enrichment, dismantle its nuclear facilities, or accept
indefinite restrictions on its nuclear program. Israel launched its
airstrikes shortly afterward, with the country's Defense Minister
Katz emphasizing that the operations were preemptive.
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