Talking solely to The World With Yalda Hakim, Seyed Ali Mousavi mentioned the “barbaric Israeli regime” is “violating international law” – describing Israel’s actions in latest days as “an act of aggression against the Iranian people”.
The battle between Israel and Iran – as soon as performed out in a collection of proxy wars – has escalated prior to now three days.
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Sky’s Yalda Hakim spoke to Iran’s ambassador to the UK, Seyed Ali Mousavi
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Israel-Iran: How the battle escalated
On Friday morning, explosions hit Tehran as Israel carried out a serious assault on its prime military leaders, nuclear websites, and nuclear scientists.
Iran threatened “severe punishment” and shortly retaliated with a wave of missiles.
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Missile aftermath in Israel
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Israeli missile hits warehouse in Iranian metropolis
When questioned about whether or not Iran might proceed combating Israel, the Iranian ambassador advised Yalda Hakim that “it is a matter of principle”.
He mentioned: “That is about self-defence, there isn’t a doubt about it.
“We are a responsible member state of the UN and we do all activities according to our international obligations.
“Any actions are solely within the framework of self-defence.”
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Injury from an Iranian missile assault to a constructing in Bat Yam, Israel. Pic: Reuters
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Explosions over Jerusalem on Sunday
He added that his nation would “do our best to preserve our territorial integrity”, and that “with the help of God”, Iran will “materialise endeavours concretely against our enemy – the Israeli regime”.
Mr Mousavi additionally advised Hakim that Iran’s nuclear actions are “monitored”, and that latest feedback by the Worldwide Atomic Power Company (IAEA) had been “politically motivated”.
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Missiles have additionally been seen over Tel Aviv
The UN nuclear watchdog’s board of governors discovered Iran was not complying with its nuclear obligations for the primary time in 20 years.
Iran mentioned it has “always adhered” to the safeguarding obligations laid down by the watchdog.
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Iranian ambassador reacts to strikes – full interview
Saying Operation Rising Lion on Friday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Iran had just lately taken steps to weaponise enriched uranium, which might be used to make nuclear weapons.
However Mr Mousavi burdened that Iran’s “peaceful activities” at its “nuclear fields” had been just for the “generation of electricity, and other peaceful” issues.
Iran was resulting from proceed its spherical of negotiations with the US in Muscat – nonetheless, this was cancelled, given latest tensions.
