Iran Responds to Kenyan PS Remarks on US and Israel Conflict

Iran has issued a strongly worded response to remarks by a Kenyan Principal Secretary, Korir Sing’oei, regarding the ongoing tensions involving the United States and Israel.

In a statement shared on April 7, Iran Embassy in Kenya accused the two countries of violating international law and defended its actions as lawful self-defence.

The response directly challenges the narrative surrounding the conflict, arguing that key aspects of international law have been overlooked.

Iran insists that the origins of the crisis lie in actions taken by the United States and Israel.

According to the Embassy, aggression stems from the alleged use of regional territories by the two countries to launch attacks against Iran.

“The action of a State in allowing its territory… to be used by that other State for perpetrating an act of aggression against a third State constitutes aggression,” the statement noted, citing International Law.

It further claims it had issued prior warnings to neighbouring countries, especially those in the Persian Gulf, about the consequences of allowing such actions.

“For months, we had warned neighbouring countries that any aggression from their soil against Iran would be met with our inherent right to self-defence,” the statement read.

Claims of Violating UN Charter

Iran also accuses the United States and Israel of breaching the United Nations Charter.

The Embassy references Article 2(4), emphasizing that all member states must refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.

It argues that military actions by the two countries undermine Iran’s sovereignty and have escalated tensions in the region.

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Defence of Military Response

At the same time, Iran Embassy defends its response as lawful under international law.

The statement maintains that its actions align with principles such as proportionality and necessity.

“Our response has been strictly in exercise of our inherent right to self-defence,” the statement said.

It added that operations targeted only military installations linked to the alleged aggressors.

Iran further alleged misconduct by opposing forces, claiming that enemy military personnel and forces fled into hotels and civilian centres, taking innocent civilians as hostages, a gross violation of the law of armed conflict.

Strait of Hormuz Tensions

The Embassy also addressed rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route. Iran maintains that the waterway remained open before the escalation.

“Before the U.S.-Israeli regime military aggression the Strait of Hormuz was open to all countries,” it stated.

Iran links current disruptions to the conflict, adding that any restrictions now in place aim to ensure safety.

It clarified that vessels belonging to non-belligerent countries may conduct innocent passage in coordination with Iran, while warning that those linked to opposing parties would face limitations.

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Call for International Support

Iran concludes by calling on other nations to take a clear stance on the issue. The statement urges global actors to condemn what it describes as aggression.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran expects all free and independent nations to stand on the right side of history and condemn the aggressors,” it stated.

Even so, the Embassy signals openness to diplomacy and says it is ready to pursue solutions grounded in mutual respect and international law.

At the same time, it maintains that it will firmly defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security if necessary.

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