Iran warns Security Council: We will respond firmly to any aggression, and all American bases will be legitimate targets

The Islamic Republic of Iran sent a strongly worded message to the UN Security Council via the Secretary-General of the United Nations, warning against increasing American threats to resort to military force. Tehran affirmed in its message that it would not hesitate to respond firmly and proportionately to any aggression targeting its territory or interests, emphasizing the readiness of its forces to deal with any escalatory scenario.\n\nThe message, delivered by Iran's ambassador to the international organization, Amir Saeid Iravani, clarified that all military bases and facilities belonging to any attacking force in the region would become legitimate targets for Iranian defense. This warning comes amidst escalating regional tensions and military movements that Tehran monitors as signs of Washington's intention to undertake hostile military action.\n\nIran's diplomatic move followed statements made by US President Donald Trump, in which he alluded to the possibility of using strategic air bases such as 'Diego Garcia' and 'Fairford' to launch attacks. Ambassador Iravani considered these statements a direct threat to international peace and security, and not merely routine political rhetoric.\n\nThe Iranian envoy, in his address to Antonio Guterres, stressed that the current regional scene has become "highly volatile" due to continuous American military movements. He indicated that these actions increase the likelihood of a comprehensive confrontation whose consequences may not be controllable, necessitating immediate international intervention to curb this escalation.\n\nDespite the warning tone, Tehran affirmed that it does not seek to wage war or increase tension in the region, and will not be the party to initiate any military action. However, the message emphasized that Iran will exercise its inherent right to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter, holding Washington fully responsible for any consequences.\n\nIn the context of the diplomatic path, the message affirmed Iran's commitment to the principles of international law and peaceful solutions to crises, noting its serious engagement in nuclear negotiations. Tehran demanded the complete and unconditional lifting of sanctions, which it described as "illegal and inhumane," as a fundamental condition for achieving lasting stability in the nuclear file.\n\nSources indicated that Iran sees the possibility of reaching a balanced solution if the US administration shows genuine seriousness and respect for international conventions. The message called on the UN Secretary-General to activate his powers and those of the Security Council to stop American threats before it is too late, to avoid the region sliding into a widespread conflict.\n\nTehran warned that international silence regarding these threats might encourage the repetition of the same scenario with other UN member states. The Iranian mission formally requested that this message be circulated as a Security Council document to document the Iranian position before the international community under these critical circumstances.\n\nOn the other hand, US President Donald Trump had set a ten-day deadline for Iran to reach what he described as a "meaningful deal." Trump threatened during a meeting in Washington that "bad things" would happen if the deadline expired without an agreement satisfactory to the US administration regarding the nuclear program and regional policies.\n\nThese developments reflect the crisis between Washington and Tehran reaching a brink, where direct military threats intertwine with political and economic pressures. International circles are awaiting what the coming days will bring, given each party's insistence on its declared positions and Tehran's warning of an unprecedented response to any military action.\n\nThe statements of the US President cannot be treated as mere fleeting political talk, but rather express a real danger of a military aggression whose consequences would be catastrophic.