Iran’s ambassador slams US actions

MIDDLE EAST WAR

- KARABO NGOEPE

PROTESTERS carry placards as they march toward the US embassy in Seoul, South Korea, during a rally condemning the US and Israeli attack on, and ongoing war with, Iran.

(AFP)

IRAN’S Ambassador to South Africa, Mansour Shakib Mehr, has sharply criticised the US over the escalating conflict in the Middle East, accusing Washington of disregarding international law and acting with impunity.

Speaking on the growing tensions, Mehr said powerful nations cannot be allowed to attack others without consequence, warning that such behaviour undermines the global legal order.

“When a country feels powerful and attacks others, it resembles the law of the jungle, and that cannot be accepted,” he said.

“The sovereignty and independence of countries must be respected. Countries must raise their voices in condemning aggression against Iran.”

Mehr also warned that world leaders should not remain silent about the actions of US President Donald Trump, arguing that similar actions could eventually target other nations.

“Yesterday, the President of Venezuela was kidnapped. Today, the Leader of Iran was assassinated, and Iran is subject to an illegal attack. Tomorrow it may be the turn of South Africa or any other independent country,” he said.