The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Ghana, H.E.
Ali Ghomshi, has strongly defended Iran's recent retaliatory actions against Israel, describing them as a legitimate act of self-defence in accordance with international law, following what he termed an "unprovoked and illegal aggression" by the Israeli regime.
In a forcefully worded statement issued in Accra on Wednesday, June 18, and copied to Myjoyonline, Ambassador Ghomshi said Iran had no choice but to respond after Israeli forces launched a pre-dawn airstrike on Iranian territory on Friday, June 13.
The attack, which occurred as Iranians were preparing for a national celebration, killed several civilians, including women and children, and destroyed key infrastructure in densely populated areas. "The world witnessed once again a military aggression, in violation of all international laws and principles, targeting densely populated cities, residential areas, civilians, urban infrastructure, including energy supply facilities, as well as the peaceful nuclear facilities of our country," the statement read.
