The Statement of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Brunei Darussalam with respect to exercise of Iran’s inherent right to self-defense
The Statement of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Brunei Darussalam with respect to exercise of Iran’s inherent right to self-defense on 14th April 2024
In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful
On 14th April 2024, the Islamic Republic of Iran’s armed forces carried out a series of military strikes on Israel’s military bases in response to and in the exercise of its inherent right of self-defense against Israel’s recurring military aggressions, resulting in the assassination of Iranian military advisors who were present in Syria at the invitation of the Syrian government, in particular the 1st April 2024 armed attack against the embassy and diplomatic premises of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Damascus.
Islamic Republic of Iran has been the victim of many other unlawful acts of the Zionist regime of Israel in the past decades, including the assassination of the Iranian scientists and the sabotage in Iran’ peaceful nuclear and military program. Regrettably, the international community, in particular the United Nations Security Council, has failed in its duty to maintain international peace and security, allowing the Israeli regime to transgress red lines and violate the fundamental principles of international law, and the Islamic Republic of Iran had no other option but to defend itself.
The Islamic Republic of Iran’s resort to defensive measures in exercise of its right to self-defense demonstrates Iran’s responsible approach toward regional and international peace and security at a time when the occupying apartheid regime’s pattern of relentless genocidal campaign against Palestinian people is accompanied by repeated military aggressions against neighboring states, fanning the flames across the region and beyond.
The Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms its commitment to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, while reiterating its determination to forcefully defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity and national interests against any unlawful use of force and aggressions.
While warning about any further military provocations by the Israeli regime, the Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms the right of unwavering determination to defend its people, national security and interests, sovereignty, and territorial integrity against any threat or act of aggression and to respond vigorously and in accordance with international law. The Islamic Republic of Iran would not hesitate to take further necessary defensive measures to protect its legitimate interests against any act of military aggression or unlawful use of force.