Iranian Embassy in South Korea Targets US: "Clear Violation of Sovereignty Committed During Ongoing Diplomatic Procedures"

"Mobilizing All Resources and Means to Repel Enemy Threats"

The Embassy of Iran in South Korea criticized the US airstrike on Iran, calling it "a clear violation of sovereignty and international law committed while diplomatic procedures are ongoing."

On March 3, the Iranian Embassy in South Korea issued "Official Statement No. 1," stating, "In response to this blatant act of aggression and based on the legitimate right of self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter, the armed forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran are mobilizing all their resources and means to decisively repel the enemy's threats against such criminal attacks, and will continue to do so in the future."

Smoke is rising in Tehran, the capital of Iran, following airstrikes against Iran by the United States and Israel that began on the 28th of last month. Photo by Yonhap News

The embassy further stated, "We were fully aware that the United States and Israel intended to launch another military attack, and once again engaged in negotiations before the international community and the world in order to fulfill all our moral and legal responsibilities."

It continued, "A series of military attacks were carried out targeting not only defense-related facilities and national infrastructure in various cities in Iran, but also some civilian facilities. Those responsible for these horrific crimes will be held strictly and painfully accountable."

Referring to the US airstrike that resulted in the deaths of about 165 female elementary school students in the city of Minab, the embassy pointed out, "This is clear evidence that the aggressors' claim of targeting only military facilities is a blatant lie."

The embassy emphasized, "We urge the international community to take immediate and effective action against the perpetrators who have openly violated the UN Charter, and to hold them clearly accountable."

Earlier, on February 28, the United States and Israel carried out an airstrike on Iran. During this process, Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, was killed, and in retaliation, Iran launched missiles toward neighboring countries hosting US military bases, including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Meanwhile, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, some Korean nationals residing in Iran are evacuating to safe areas with the support of the Korean Embassy in Iran. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has not disclosed the exact number of evacuees, detailed routes, or schedules, citing safety concerns.

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