Putin Praises Iran’s Airstrikes on Israel as ‘Wisdom’ and ‘Rationality’ – CNN Indonesia

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Thursday, 18 April 2024 15:27 IWST

Jakarta, CNN Indonesia —

President Russia Vladimir Putin smooth Iran after Tehran launched airstrikes on Israel at the weekend.

Putin offered this proposal during a phone call with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday (16/4).

“Russian President Vladimir Putin appreciated Iran’s response to the Zionist attack on the consulate building in Damascus [Suriah]”, Iranian state media said. IRNA.

According to Putin, Tehran’s airstrikes were the best measure to punish the aggressors as well as a measure that showed “the wisdom and rationality of the Iranian leadership.” “

Putin believes that the attack occurred as a result of the inability of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to provide a strong response to Israel’s aggression in the Palestinian Gaza Strip.

In the conversation, Putin criticized the attitude of the United States and Western countries in responding to the recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East. He then emphasized that “the Islamic Republic of Iran is one of the main pillars of stability and security in the region.”

At that time Raisi appreciated the support of Russia which sees Tehran’s self-defense as a legitimate act.

Raisi said that the attack by Israeli soldiers on the Iranian consulate in Damascus violated international law including the Vienna Convention.

The 1961 Vienna Convention is an agreement that regulates diplomatic protection and diplomatic immunity as well as matters related to a country’s diplomatic relations.

“This is a serious threat to world peace,” Raisi said.

Raisi also said that against Iran according to Article 51 of the UN Charter was an act of self-defense.

Raisi then emphasized that any other actions that are against Iran’s interests will be dealt with more strongly and on a larger scale.

Iran launched a direct attack on Israel on Saturday evening using hundreds of projectiles that were launched from various borders of its proxy country.

Israel succeeded in importing almost all drones and missiles thanks to Iron Dome and support from the United States, Great Britain, France and Jordan.

After the attack, the Zionist State complained to the UNSC to impose more sanctions on Iran. Israel also confirmed that it would retaliate against Iran.

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