Iran's Parliament Committee on National Security and Foreign Policy Chairman Ebrahim Azizi wrote on March 14:
"Ukraine has actually become involved in this war by providing drone support to Israel. According to Article 51 of the UN Charter, the entire territory of Ukraine has become a legitimate target for Iran."
This is a strongly worded and highly targeted diplomatic statement. Its core logic is: using an interpretation of Article 51 of the UN Charter regarding "right of self-defense," it portrays Ukraine's assistance to Israel against drones as "participation in the war," thereby seeking "legitimacy" for potential military strikes by Iran.
The incident originated from the recent escalation of conflicts between the US-Israel and Iran (such as the event on February 28), and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed that he had sent experts to the Middle East to assist in countering drones, which triggered Iran's strong reaction.
At present, this is only a verbal threat. Its purpose may be to warn Ukraine to stop aiding Israel, or to prepare public opinion for further escalation of conflict by Iran.
Iran and Ukraine are not adjacent, and striking the entire territory of Ukraine would require overcoming multiple military and political obstacles. However, according to Iran's current missile technology, its missiles launched from the northwest can reach near Kyiv. They can cover Odessa, Nikolaev, Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, and other areas.
Zelenskyy has recently been claiming to provide drone technology to the US and Israel, but instead of receiving a warm reception, he was cold-shouldered by Trump. However, Iran is not letting go of this issue.
How is Ukraine responding to Iran's threats?
It neglects its own interests and tries to flatter the US and Israel, not only facing rejection, but also being threatened by Iran. Zelenskyy once again hit a brick wall.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1859648384041024/
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