Senior Iranian MP Warns Ukraine Could Become ‘Legitimate Target’

A senior Iranian lawmaker, Ebrahim Azizi, has warned that Ukraine could be considered a legitimate military target if it provides drone support to Israel.

Azizi made the remark amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, claiming that such assistance would amount to Ukraine’s direct involvement in the ongoing conflict.

“By providing drone support to the Israeli regime, failed Ukraine has effectively become involved in the war and, under Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, has turned its entire territory into a legitimate target for Iran,” Azizi said.

Article 51 of the United Nations Charter recognizes the inherent right of a country to act in self-defence if it faces an armed attack.

The statement comes as Ukraine has reportedly been approached by several countries and allies seeking its expertise in countering Iranian-made drones used in conflicts across the Middle East.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has previously said that multiple nations have requested Ukraine’s assistance in defending against Iranian drone attacks, citing Kyiv’s experience in countering such weapons during the war with Russia.

Azizi’s warning highlights growing geopolitical tensions linking the conflicts involving Iran, Israel, and the wider international community.See more, details. .