Iran accuses the US of aiding Israel
From CNN’s Rhea Mogul
Iran has the right to retaliate against Israel, its foreign ministry said Friday, accusing Washington of aiding the overnight attack, despite US claims otherwise.
Iran “will not hesitate to defend the nation,” the ministry said.
The ministry said Israel’s strikes could not have taken place without assistance from the US, which it said was responsible for the consequences of Israel’s actions.
“Such acts of aggression by the Zionist regime against Iran could not have occurred without coordination and authorization from the United States. Accordingly, the U.S. government, as the regime’s primary backer, is also responsible for the dangerous consequences of this reckless escalation,” the statement said.
Iran has called on member states of the United Nations to “urgently and collectively condemn” Israel’s strikes.
US position: The
US was not involved in Israel’s strikes, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
“Tonight, Israel took unilateral action against Iran. We are not involved in strikes against Iran and our top priority is protecting American forces in the region,” he said.