Iran’s foreign ministry says Israeli attacks on “several military centres” in the country are a “clear violation” of international law.
In a new statement, the ministry said Tehran “considers itself entitled and obligated to defend itself against foreign acts of aggression”.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran emphasises the use of all the material and spiritual capabilities of the Iranian nation to defend its security and vital interests, as well as standing by its duties towards regional peace and security, the individual and collective responsibility of all countries in the region to protect peace,” the statement read.
The foreign ministry said Israel’s operations in Gaza and Lebanon are “the main cause of tension and insecurity” in the Middle East.
It said Iran was calling on UN members to take “urgent and collective action” against what it called “gross violations of international law and the UN charter”.