Key facts
- Iran considers its military actions against US bases legal under self-defense rights.
- The justification is based on Article 51 of the UN Charter.
- Iran cited a US naval blockade and "full-scale economic war" as reasons for its actions.
- Tehran stated US attacks on civilians invalidate Washington's claims.
Iran has asserted that its military operations, including strikes on US bases in the Middle East, are entirely lawful, invoking the right to self-defense under the UN Charter. Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Tehran's actions are a response to what it perceives as a US naval blockade and an "economic war." Baghaei emphasized that Iran is acting in legitimate self-defense to protect its national interests. He further argued that any US claims are invalidated by alleged American attacks on civilians and the killing of children.