The Iranian ambassador to the UK, Seyed Ali Mousavi, has defended Tehran’s retaliatory strikes against Israel, calling them “self-defence” and “a matter of principle.”
In an exclusive interview with Sky News, Mousavi said the “barbaric Israeli regime” had violated international law, describing Israel’s recent attacks as “an act of aggression against the Iranian people.”
Israel launched a major strike on Friday, targeting Iranian nuclear scientists, army leaders, and facilities. Iran responded swiftly with missile attacks, vowing “severe punishment.”
“This is about self-defence, there is no doubt about it,” Mousavi stated. “We are a responsible member state of the UN… any activities are only in the framework of self-defence.”
He pledged Iran would “do our best to preserve our territorial integrity” and “materialise endeavours concretely against our enemy – the Israeli regime.”
While Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Iran seeks nuclear weapons, Mousavi insisted Iran’s nuclear programme is peaceful and monitored. Talks with the US were cancelled due to tensions.