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Iran Warns of US-Israeli False-Flag Ops to Widen Regional Conflict

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States and Israel of planning to expand military aggression through false-flag operations or by compelling other countries to participate. He stated their recent attacks violate Article 4 of the UN Charter and constitute clear military aggression. Araghchi warned that global indifference to these actions undermines international order, with consequences for all nations. The warning follows a drone strike in Iraq's Kurdistan region, which both sides have blamed on each other.

Key Points: Iran Accuses US, Israel of Plans to Expand Conflict

  • Iran warns of false-flag operations
  • Cites UN Charter violations
  • Links Strait of Hormuz insecurity to conflict
  • Urges global condemnation of attacks
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Iran warns of US-Israeli plans to expand conflict, cites risk of 'false-flag ops"

Iranian FM warns of US-Israeli false-flag operations to draw other nations into aggression, citing violations of UN Charter and international law.

"Indifference to the unlawful and terrorist American and Israeli actions undermines the international normative and moral order - Abbas Araghchi"

Tehran, March 29

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the United States and Israel may seek to widen the scope of the ongoing conflict by drawing in other countries or staging "false-flag operations", according to the Iranian media, Press TV.

Araghchi made the remarks during a phone call with his Greek counterpart, Georgios Gerapetritis.

As quoted by Press TV, Araghchi cautioned that Washington and Tel Aviv could attempt to expand "unprovoked aggression" against Iran "by compelling other countries to participate in the aggression or conduct false-flag operations against third countries."

According to Press TV, he also emphasised that countries have legal obligations under international law to prevent their territories or resources from being used to plan or support acts of "aggression".

The Iranian minister, according to the Iranian media, further detailed "crimes committed" by the US and Israel during the past month, stating that the attacks "constitute a clear violation of Article 4 of the United Nations Charter and an obvious case of military aggression against a UN member state."

Araghchi further urged all countries to condemn "illegal attacks and violations" of humanitarian law, warning that "Indifference to the unlawful and terrorist American and Israeli actions undermines the international normative and moral order, with consequences affecting all nations."

According to Press TV, he added that Iran would continue its defensive operations against the alleged aggressors, including targeting their military bases and facilities in the region.

The minister also linked insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz to the ongoing conflict, stating that Iran had taken measures to prevent the waterway from being used by its "aggressors" while ensuring safe passage for other vessels.

For his part, according to Press TV, Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis expressed concern over the escalating situation and voiced hope for a swift return to peace and stability in the region.

Earlier, a drone strike on Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani's residence on Saturday sparked a blame game between the US and Iran. The US claimed Iran-backed militias carried out the attack, while Iran counterclaimed it was a US-Israeli assassination attempt.

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has strongly condemned the targeting of the president of Iraq's Kurdistan, calling it "a clear act of terrorism", alleging the drone strikes to be conducted by the US and Israel by using the term "aggressor enemies", according to Iranian State Media Press TV.

The US said that the attack was conducted by "Iran's terrorist militia proxies in Iraq", according to the official press statment by Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, Principal Deputy Spokesperson.

- ANI

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Priya S
As an Indian, my main worry is oil prices and the safety of our diaspora in the Gulf. Another conflict in the Middle East will hurt our economy badly. 🙏 Hope diplomacy prevails.
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Rohit P
Both sides are accusing each other with no clear proof. The drone strike details are murky. The international community, including India, should push for an independent UN investigation before jumping to conclusions.
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Sarah B
While Iran's warning is serious, we must also remember its own actions in the region. The minister's speech feels like a strategic deflection. True peace requires all parties to de-escalate, not just give lectures on international law.
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Vikram M
The reference to Article 4 of the UN Charter is important. If a powerful country attacks another unprovoked, it sets a dangerous precedent for the world. Smaller nations are always at risk. India should champion multilateralism and the UN charter now more than ever.
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Karthik V
Strait of Hormuz is the lifeline for our oil imports. Any disruption there and petrol prices will shoot up overnight. Our foreign policy needs to engage with all sides – US, Israel, Iran, Arab states – to ensure stability. It's a tightrope walk.

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