Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.
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Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.
Iran's ambassador to the UK, Seyed Ali Mousavi, stated that Iran will continue to defend itself if aggression from the US and Israel persists, emphasizing that their response depends on the actions of these nations.

Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.
Iran's UN ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani reiterated Iran’s right to legitimate self-defense until the unprovoked and unwarranted US-Israeli aggression ends.
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, reiterated that no one should expect Iran to stay silent against violations of its sovereignty, following a recent US-Israeli aggression against the country.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei emphasized that Iran is not targeting its neighboring countries, but rather US bases across the West Asian region.
Seyed Ali Mousavi, Iran's ambassador to the UK, reiterated that Iran's policy remains to 'defend themselves' if aggression from the US and Israel continues, despite the Iranian president's apology to Gulf neighbors.
Seyed Ali Mousavi, Iran's ambassador in London, cautioned the UK to be 'very careful' about further involvement in the conflict, stating that Iran would have a 'right to self-defence' if the UK directly joined US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
Seyed Ali Mousavi cautioned the UK against further involvement in the conflict, asserting that Iran would have a 'right to self-defence' if the UK directly joined US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, stated that Iran will continue to defend itself until the aggression and attacks by the US and Israel cease, describing their response as legitimate, necessary, and proportionate.
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