Iran accused Ukraine of complicity in the war against it by supporting Israel and the United States. The Iranian Foreign Ministry said that Ukraine had become a «legitimate target» for possible strikes. Official Tehran said it would not forgive Kyiv for this position.
Statement by the Iranian Foreign Ministry
The Iranian Foreign Ministry accused Ukraine of complicity in the war against Tehran. The reason was Kyiv's support for Israel and the United States.
The Iranian side said that it would never forgive Ukraine for such a position. According to the Foreign Ministry, Kyiv is becoming an ally of Iran's enemies.
Threats against Ukraine
Earlier, Iranian officials warned that Ukraine was becoming a «legitimate target» for strikes because of Israel's assistance. Such statements were made against the backdrop of the escalating situation in the Middle East.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry stressed that Kyiv's actions could have serious consequences. This is the first time such threats have been made at this level.
Context.
Ukraine officially supports Israel in its conflict with Iran. At the same time, Kyiv receives military and political support from the United States and Western countries.
Iran's statements followed reports of possible military and technical assistance to Ukraine from Israel. This increased tensions between Ukraine and Iran.
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