Tehran has detailed dozens of cases of US warplanes and drones allegedly carrying out missions in the Gulf states during the strike.
Iran has officially accused the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia of allowing US troops to use their land and airspace to launch and support attacks against the Islamic Republic, according to letters sent to the United Nations Security Council.
In a separate complaint submitted to the Security Council by the UN Secretary General, Tehran detailed numerous incidents of US warplanes, warplanes, drones, and support aircraft allegedly operating from or over the airspace of the three Gulf states from March 15-20.
The letters, shared on social media by Adla Massoud, UN correspondent for The National newspaper, warned that Iran reserves the right to take over. “all necessary and appropriate measures” in self-defense.
The incidents listed include F-35 and F-18 fighter jets, B-1 jets, RQ-4 and U-2 reconnaissance aircraft, and P-8 maritime patrol aircraft operating in UAE, Qatari, and Saudi airspace to support bombing of Iranian targets.
The letters encouraged the three nations to do so “follow the principles of good neighborliness” and stop making their territory available for attacks against Iran.
The accusations come as the UN Security Council held private consultations on Iran on Friday at Russia’s request. Evgeny Uspensky, spokesman for Russia’s UN mission, said the meeting was called “due to ongoing attacks against Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including education and health facilities.”
The US and Israel launched a major military campaign against Iran on February 28, carrying out airstrikes that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and hundreds of others. Iran has responded with waves of missiles and drone strikes targeting US military bases in the Gulf, as well as infrastructure in countries hosting US forces.
The Gulf states have become increasingly involved in the conflict. Saudi Arabia expelled several Iranian diplomats last week, blaming Iran “constant attacks” in his area. Qatar ordered Iranian troops to leave after a strike destroyed the world’s largest liquefied natural gas facility. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan warned that the patience of the Gulf states “It’s not unlimited” and that military action against Iran cannot be ruled out.
