Iran demands compensation from neighbors after US and Israel operation
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Iran has demanded compensation from five Arab countries for their alleged role in the US and Israeli military operation. Tehran accuses its neighbors of complicity in aggression and violating international law, according to RIA Novosti.
The relevant document has reportedly already been handed over to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. From a letter by Iran's permanent representative to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, a copy of which has come into the media's possession, the list of these countries has become known.
The Islamic Republic's claims target key players in the region. Tehran believes these states served as launchpads for hostile strikes.
The list of countries from which Iran is demanding money includes:
- Bahrain (which currently chairs the UN Security Council);
- Saudi Arabia;
- United Arab Emirates (UAE);
- Qatar;
- Jordan.
Iran insists on full compensation for the destruction caused by the US and Israeli strikes. Moreover, Tehran does not simply accuse its neighbors of providing territory. Diplomats speak of direct participation in hostilities.
The text of the letter states that the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the State of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan must provide full compensation for damages to the Islamic Republic of Iran, including compensation for all material and moral losses suffered as a result of their internationally wrongful acts.
Amir Saeid Iravani explained that these states allowed their infrastructure to be used for unlawful armed attacks. He claims the targets were civilian.
Tehran has specified its position, accusing these five countries of:
- Providing territory for aircraft takeoffs and missile launches;
- Facilitating logistics for US and Israeli forces;
- Committing an act of aggression under international law.
Arab capitals reject all allegations. The Gulf countries and Jordan officially deny any involvement and claim they acted solely in their own security interests.
The peculiarity of the situation is that Bahrain currently chairs the UN Security Council. It will have to consider a complaint against itself, creating an unprecedented diplomatic quandary.
What is happening around Iran
The US Navy has begun a naval blockade of all ships leaving or heading to Iranian ports. To this end, Trump has deployed 15 ships to the region.
In response, Tehran threatened the US with a sharp rise in gasoline prices. The speaker of the Iranian parliament said that they will look back with nostalgia on cheap gasoline at $4-5 soon.
At the same time, the Trump administration is discussing the possibility of holding a new round of negotiations with Iran before the current ceasefire expires. No final decision has been made at this time.
