Iran underscored its "legitimate" and "obligatory" right to defend itself following the attack by Israel against military targets in the country that resulted in the death of at least two soldiers. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, based on the inherent right to legitimate defense, emphasized that it considers it legitimate and obligatory to defend itself against acts of foreign aggression, as established in Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.
Iranian diplomacy emphasized its commitment to utilize all national capacities to ensure security and protect the vital interests of the country. It referred to the Israeli attack as a clear violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, including the principle of prohibition of the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity and national sovereignty of countries.
Iran accused Israel of being the main cause of tension and insecurity in the region, mentioning the military and political support from the United States and other Western countries to the Jewish state. The country called on UN members to stop genocide, war, and aggression against Gaza and Lebanon, as well as to curb the warmongering of the Zionist regime.
The Israeli army carried out "precise attacks against military targets" in Iran in retaliation for what they described as months of continuous attacks by the Iranian regime against Israel. The attack on military bases in various Iranian provinces resulted in the deaths of two soldiers, although it was reported that the bombings caused limited damage.
This was Iran's second attack against Israel, following a previous bombing in April that marked the first time Iran attacked Israeli territory. The October attack occurred in response to the assassination of Tehran-backed leaders of Hezbollah and Hamas.
