A member of Iran's National Security Committee, Ismail Kothari, said the attack on Jordan was 'very justified' and argued that the US has not stopped its 'crimes' in the region, according to reports. Kothari claimed that a US strike in Iraq that killed dozens is equivalent to an attack on Iranian soil.
Ismail Kothari, a member of Iran's parliamentary National Security Committee, stated Wednesday that the attack carried out by Iran against Jordan was 'very justified.' He argued that the US has not ceased its military operations in the region, pointing to a recent US airstrike in Iraq that killed and wounded dozens. Kothari claimed that the US strike in Iraq is considered by Iran as an attack on its own territory and demonstrates Washington's intention to continue its 'crimes' and remain in the region. The statement is part of a pattern of Iranian officials justifying military actions against US-linked targets, as The Zioneer has reported previously. The remarks are unverified by independent sources.
- StrongIran warns Oman to recognize its regional dominance, justifies Qatar strike as 'correct'
- DevelopingIranian officials say strikes on US targets in Gulf are legitimate, legal
- DevelopingGulf Cooperation Council condemns Iranian attacks on member states as violation of international law
- StrongIranian MP accuses UAE of aiding US strikes, warns oil facilities could become targets
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