Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told his UK counterpart Ed Miliband that allowing a third country to use another's territory for an 'illegal attack' constitutes aggression, and warned that third-party intervention in the Strait of Hormuz shipping arrangements would complicate the situation. Miliband replied that Britain is not part of the war with Iran and supports diplomacy, according to an Iranian news the source.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi demanded during a phone call with UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on Sunday that Britain reconsider its cooperation with the United States and Israel. Araghchi warned that allowing the US to use British bases for strikes against Iran would be considered an act of aggression justifying self-defense, according to an Iranian news the source. The minister also discussed mechanisms Iran is developing with Oman to manage shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, warning that third-party intervention would only complicate the situation. Miliband responded that the UK is not part of the war with Iran and supports diplomacy.
The call follows a similar conversation Araghchi held with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday evening, in which he warned that any cooperation with US or Israeli operations against Iran would be met with a 'firm response.' That earlier warning was reported by N12 citing Iranian sources.
Iran has repeatedly warned Gulf states and European partners against facilitating US military operations against its territory. The UK has been a particular focus of Tehran's diplomatic pressure since reports emerged that American aircraft were using British bases in the region. The Zioneer previously reported on Iran's Foreign Ministry statement accusing London of complicity in 'illegal attacks' and warning of war crimes responsibility.
- StrongIran's Foreign Ministry: UK complicit in 'illegal attacks', warns of war crimes responsibility
- DevelopingIranian deputy FM slams UK and France over Strait of Hormuz military posture
- DevelopingUK Foreign Secretary urges restraint after call with Iranian counterpart
- StrongIranian FM Araghchi warns US against any 'adventurous' action
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