Iran Denies Attacking Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Cyprus
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, March 9 (Reporter Shadati, Chen Xiao) - Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei firmly denied on the 9th that Iran attacked Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Cyprus, calling for vigilance against "false flag" operations aimed at framing Iran.
According to Iran's Tasnim News Agency, Baghaei stated at a regular press conference that Iran has consistently emphasized its commitment to maintaining good relations with all neighboring countries. This is a fundamental principle of Iran. At the same time, when a country's territory is used to launch attacks against Iran, Iran has the right to respond under international law, which should not be interpreted as hostile behavior.
Baghaei said that the "projectiles" discovered in Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Cyprus were not launched by Iran. He indicated that caution is warranted regarding the "false flag" operations that Israel has carried out multiple times. Countries should carefully consider the developments and avoid hasty actions in handling diplomatic relations.
On February 28, the United States and Israel launched a large-scale military operation against Iran, which immediately retaliated against Israeli and U.S. military bases in the Middle East, affecting several countries in the region.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied allegations of attacks on Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Cyprus, urging caution against false flag operations. The spokesperson reiterated Iran's commitment to maintaining good relations with its neighbors and asserted Iran's right to respond to attacks on its territory. This statement follows recent military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran.
- Iran denies attacking Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Cyprus.
- Iran calls for vigilance against false flag operations.
- Iran emphasizes good relations with neighboring countries.
- Iran claims it has the right to respond if attacked.
- The report references recent military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran.