Iran's deputy foreign minister told ambassadors and chargés from 25 European
countries that recent US military action had gained no strategic benefit and
instead threatens regional and global peace and security. He urged European
states to uphold the UN Charter and international law and to condemn what Tehran
called 'aggression' against Iran. Tehran said some European countries, including
Spain, have not followed the US position and have taken different approaches. It
warned that any provision of bases or territory to the United States would be
considered participation in the conflict. Iran added it inflicted heavy damage
on the 'invaders' during a prior 40-day war and will continue to defend national
interests in any new round of military operations.
