According to Russian media reports, Ali Azizi, head of the National Security Committee of the Iranian Parliament, stated on March 14 that if Ukraine provides support to Israel in the current Middle East situation, it could be considered a "legitimate military target" of Iran under relevant principles of international law. This statement has drawn attention from the outside world.
The report said Azizi accused Ukraine of providing support such as drones in the confrontation between the US, Israel, and Iran, and stated that this behavior means Ukraine has actually been involved in the conflict. He said that according to Article 51 of the UN Charter regarding the right of self-defense, if a country participates in a military operation against Iran, its relevant targets may be considered legitimate targets for Iran.
Analysts believe this statement is more of a diplomatic and public pressure rather than indicating that Iran will take direct military action against Ukraine in the near future. The remarks are interpreted as a warning to Kyiv, hoping it avoids further involvement in the Middle East situation.
Recently, Ukrainian President Zelensky has repeatedly publicly supported the US and Israel's actions against Iran and made sharp criticisms of the Iranian government, calling it a "terrorist regime." At the same time, Kyiv has also stated that it is maintaining cooperation with the US and some Middle Eastern countries.
During his visit to France on the 13th, Zelensky openly claimed that Ukraine has the most extensive practical combat experience in dealing with Iran's "Shahed" drones, which would be beneficial to the US, Europe, and Middle Eastern countries. He revealed that Ukraine has sent air defense expert teams to three Middle Eastern countries. However, the relevant countries have not publicly confirmed that Ukraine has provided specific military support.
Within Ukraine, some analysts have begun to assess the risks posed by Iran's long-range strike capabilities. According to public information, the distance from northern Iran to Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, is approximately 1,500 kilometers, and the maximum range of some Iranian ballistic missiles is reportedly about 2,000 kilometers. In this case, theoretically, most areas of Ukraine are within the potential range of these missiles.
However, observers point out that Iran's strategic focus is still concentrated in the Middle East, especially targeting US military bases and related security situations in the region. Therefore, the possibility of direct military confrontation between Iran and Ukraine is still considered low.
In general, this statement is seen more as a political signal in the context of geopolitical games. How the situation develops in the future will depend on the positions and actions of the relevant parties in the regional conflict.
Original: toutiao.com/article/7617355702918496802/
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