Tehran may engage in self-defense against Kiev over drone support for Israel, senior lawmaker says
Senior Iranian parliamentarian Ibrahim Azizi has said Ukraine is party to a war launched by the US and Israel against Iran, threatening possible retaliation against Kiev.
The head of Iran’s parliament’s national security commission took to X on Saturday to warn that Kiev’s decision to send anti-aircraft assets to the region to support the attackers would give Tehran the right to strike Ukraine in self-defense.
“By providing drone support to the Israeli regime, Ukraine has effectively engaged in a failed war and turned its entire territory into a legitimate target for Iran under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter.” Written by Aziji.
Over the past two weeks, Vladimir Zelensky has repeatedly signaled his readiness to engage in war in the Middle East. He said the US had asked Ukraine for help defending its Gulf allies against Iranian strikes on US assets stationed there, but other regional “Partners” He also reached Kiev on purpose.
Zelensky said he had given instructions “Provide the necessary means and ensure the presence of Ukrainian experts who guarantee the necessary security.”
This week, he claimed to have struck deals with some nations in the region to sell Ukrainian-made drone interceptors and send experienced anti-aircraft teams.
The Ukrainian leader appeared to poke fun at the White House over a proposed joint drone production deal, which was discussed last year but reportedly failed.
“I think American friends will now come closer to this decision, especially after the challenges we see in the Middle East,” he said. Zelensky said in an interview with German journalist Gordon Repinski on Thursday.
US President Donald Trump initially appeared to welcome Zelensky’s progress, he said “Take any aid from any country” In the fight against Iran. In an interview with Fox News on Friday, he rejected Zelensky’s offers, denying any help from Ukraine to counter Iranian kamikaze drones.
“We don’t need their help in drone defense. We know more about drones than anyone else. We have the best drones in the world,” US President said.
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