Iran presents examples and consequences of countries “surrendering” to American pressure and participating in actions against it

On Thursday, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Ismail Baghaei shed light on examples and consequences that will result from countries that “give in” to what he described as American “pressure” to participate in actions considered hostile against Iran. This came in a post by Baghaei on his page on the

Any direct or indirect participation in acts of aggression or economic terrorism against Iran - such as sending a naval unit or equipment and support forces - is considered an illegal and hostile act, and participation in American military aggression and economic terrorism, which is not only inconsistent with Article 2, Paragraph 4 of the United Nations Charter, but is also considered an act of aggression in accordance with United Nations General Assembly Resolution 3314. The Iranian spokesman continued in his post, saying that “the use of misleading terms such as ‘protection of maritime navigation’ or “‘Anti-piracy’ does not change its illegal and offensive nature.”

He added: "Our message is clear: There is no bilateral agreement with America that allows any country to violate its international legal obligations and participate in military aggression against Iran. Any participation in America's illegal and aggressive actions will hold its participants responsible for its consequences and results."