Hyderabad Iranian Envoy Condemns US-Israel Strikes
HYDERABAD: The Islamic Republic of Iran has alleged that the United States and Israel carried out coordinated airstrikes on February 28, 2026. The strikes reportedly targeted multiple locations across Iran. According to Tehran, the attacks killed the country’s Supreme Leader, his family members, and several senior military commanders.
Iran terms strikes ‘gross violation’
In a statement issued from Hyderabad, Hameed Ahmadiyeh, Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran, condemned the alleged attacks. He described them as a “gross violation of Iran’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty.”
He also called the strikes a breach of Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter. The statement said the attacks were carried out on the eve of Nowruz and during the holy month of Ramadan.
According to Iran, several civilian sites in different cities were also hit.
Tehran invokes right to self-defence
The statement termed the strikes an “unmistakable armed aggression” against Iran. It said Tehran reserves its right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
“The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will utilise all necessary defensive capabilities and measures to counter this criminal aggression and deter hostile actions,” the statement said.
It further warned that bases, facilities, and assets of what it described as hostile forces in the region would be considered legitimate military targets.
Iran would exercise its right to self-defence decisively, the statement added, until the aggression is “completely and unequivocally halted.”
Warning of escalation
The statement held the United States and Israel directly and indirectly responsible for any consequences arising from the attacks. This includes any potential escalation of tensions in the region.
Calling the situation a threat to regional and international peace, Iran urged the United Nations to intervene. It specifically called on the Security Council to take immediate action.
Iran also appealed to UN member states committed to international peace and security to condemn the attacks and take collective measures.
There was no immediate response from the United States or Israel at the time of filing this report.
