Iran warned Britain, Bulgaria, and Cyprus over military cooperation with the US
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Iran's Foreign Ministry warned the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, and Cyprus against the inadmissibility of using their territories for an attack. Iran reserves the right to legitimate defense in case of aggression.
Against the backdrop of escalating hostilities in the Middle East, Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has launched new consultations regarding the risks of European countries cooperating with the United States and their allies. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, in conversations with his counterparts from the United Kingdom, Bulgaria, and Cyprus, directly warned against the inadmissibility of providing their territories or military infrastructure for an attack on Iran. This was reported by Euronews, writes UNN.
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According to the Iranian agency Fars, the head of Iran's Foreign Ministry emphasized that participation in any hostile actions will entail responsibility.
In a conversation with UK Foreign Minister Ed Miliband, the Iranian official stated that if British territories or resources are used for an attack, it will be considered an aggressor. In such a case, Iran reserves the right to legitimate self-defense. At the same time, the British side insists on a diplomatic settlement. Miliband stressed that Britain is not participating in a war with Iran and believes in diplomacy to reduce tensions. Meanwhile, Britain has strategic bases in the region, such as Akrotiri in Cyprus. Also, the previous British government allowed the US to use bases in the Indian Ocean and "in England, and the new government led by Andy Burnham did not object to this cooperation.
Tehran's harsh reaction was also triggered by the Bulgarian parliament's approval of a plan to deploy US military aircraft at the "Bezmer" base. Iran's Foreign Ministry called this step a violation of the UN Charter and demands its cancellation. Araghchi, in a conversation with his Bulgarian counterpart, assured that Iran will protect its interests, and any party involved in aggression will be held accountable for the consequences.
Regarding Cyprus, Iran is trying to prevent the Americans from using foreign bases on the island. In a conversation with his Cypriot counterpart, Araghchi called for preventing the misuse of these facilities. The Cypriot Foreign Minister, in response, confirmed commitment to international law and assured that the bases will not be used against Iran.