Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has defended the country’s recent strikes on U.S. military bases and assets in the region, describing them as a “defensive” response to threats against Iran’s national security.


“Missiles are being launched at Iran from residential areas in the territory of neighbouring countries, and U.S. fighters are using the airspace of neighbouring states to attack Iran, all putting regional security at risk,” Baqaei posted on X.