Iran has called on countries in West Asia to prevent the United States from using military bases in their territories, saying that these bases are the root cause of the current crisis and are being used for operations against Tehran. It has been warned that such actions would amount to complicity in aggression. 

 

In a social media post, Iran’s foreign ministry emphasises the urgent need for regional countries to act to prevent the continued use of their territory and facilities by America and Israel, conducting military aggression against Iran. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson, Ismail Baghaei, stressed that Tehran reserves the right to defend itself under international law. According to the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, including General Assembly resolutions 2625 and 3334, no country is permitted to place its territory and facilities at the disposal of third parties for military aggression against another country, he said.

 

The spokesperson also warned that countries hosting US military bases could face consequences if those facilities were used in attacks on Iran.  At the same time, he reaffirmed Iran’s stated commitment to international law and regional cooperation.