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Statement by the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Czech Republic

 While the Islamic Republic of Iran was engaged in a diplomatic process and in the midst of serious negotiations with the United States, and while talks between the two sides were held on February 26 in Geneva, with the next round of negotiations scheduled to take place this week in Vienna, and further considering that, according to the mediator) the Foreign Minister of Oman) significant progress had been achieved in this process, on February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched extensive attacks against the Islamic Republic of Iran. These attacks targeted civilian sites, including schools, medical centers, infrastructure, and humanitarian personnel, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of innocent civilians, including women and children, and the injury of many others. This war was imposed on Iran despite the fact that over the past twelve months, the Islamic Republic of Iran had entered into negotiations with the United States on two occasions, and in both instances, attacks were carried out against Iran during the course of those negotiations. In June 2025, after five rounds of negotiations had already taken place and a sixth round had even been scheduled for June 15, Israel initiated attacks, subsequently joined by the United States. On this occasion as well, Iran had held three rounds of negotiations with the American side.

U.S justification for violating the sovereignty of independent countries;

Major wars are based on big lies;

Today, we have faced another lie for another war; war with Iran because of nuclear weapons, while the goal is demonstrably not merely access to oil but control over the terms and flow of global energy. This control indeed provides Washington with powerful leverage over industrial rivals in Europe and Asia who are dependent on these resources, and it ensures that oil-rich states recycle their petrodollars into the U.S.

The reason given for war fits into a long history of U.S. intervention in other countries. When international law or global organizations go against U.S. interests, they are often ignored. The claim that the war is about stopping nuclear weapons is just an excuse. In the past, there were similar reasons, such as the false claims about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq and the made-up drug charges against Venezuela’s president and other false excuses against Libya, Colombia, Nicaragua, and so on.

Human Rights, Ruled based Order and International law is forgotten,

Many analysts and historians say the real goal is to remove leaders who try to control their own country’s resources in ways that challenge U.S. power. This has happened before, from Iran in 1953 to Libya in 2011. Supporters of the current conflict see it as part of this long hegemonic policy. They believe it is necessary to protect U.S. influence in the world, even if it weakens the United Nations and other international organizations. They believe this strong and aggressive policy is justified because it could create a Middle East that is more politically aligned with the United States and more stable under its leadership. They argue that strong action against Iran would remove what they see as a nuclear threat and also warn other rival countries not to challenge U.S. power. They believe this could even help improve regional relations, such as possible closer ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia. The U.S. is seeking protect its economy from sudden increases in oil prices. It could also use this power to limit rivals like China, which depends heavily on Iranian oil for its factories.

Recent events strongly support the idea that democracy is being destroyed and show authoritarian power under Donald Trump. Although Trump once called himself a “President of Peace” who would end America’s endless wars, his administration has instead overseen major military actions abroad. In early January 2026, U.S. forces carried out a strike in Venezuela that led to the abduction of Nicolas Maduro, the legal president of an independent country and a member of the United Nations. Then, in late February 2026, U.S. and Israeli strikes assassinated the Supreme Leader of Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in military chaos.

View point of Israel

Israel's involvement in this war has also been notable and eventful. Benjamin Netanyahu, the criminal leader of the Zionist regime who has been convicted by the International Criminal Court and is responsible for the deaths of 72,000 residents of the Gaza Strip, including 16,500 children, has been identified as the main figure who encouraged Donald Trump to initiate attacks against Iran. The war pursued by Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump against Iran is entirely unjustified, unlawful, and illegitimate. Trump has turned the “America First” slogan into “Israel First.” Unfortunately, U.S. President Trump views Iran largely through Netanyahu’s perspective and acts in the service of the Zionist regime’s objectives. In this way, Netanyahu ultimately succeeded in drawing the United States into a war with Iran, and today we are witnessing the unlawful and illegitimate aggression of the United States and the Zionist regime against Iran.

European countries view point toward Trump's policy

European countries should know that the strategy of appeasement has proven counterproductive. The policy of appeasement adopted by several European powers, particularly the United Kingdom and France, toward Adolf Hitler in the years leading up to World War II was based on the belief that satisfying some of Germany’s territorial demands would prevent a larger conflict. However, rather than ensuring peace, appeasement emboldened Hitler’s expansionist ambitions. In 1939, Germany invaded Poland and occupied Czechoslovakia, triggering the outbreak of World War II and proving that the policy had failed to stop aggression. Europe's acceptance of American hegemony has done nothing to protect itself. Instead of securing stability, this posture has left the continent exposed to the consequences of Washington's aggressive foreign policy adventures—particularly in the Middle East and North Africa—which have unleashed waves of immigration that Europe now bears alone.

In recent days, in Iran, the United States and Israel have repeatedly targeted civilian sites across Iran. Attacks on an elementary school in Minab, a small city in southern of iran, resulted in the deaths of 175 innocent schoolgirls. Similar attacks on the same day in other cities led to the deaths of additional students. This series of widespread and systematic attacks against the civilian people fully falls within the definition of crimes against humanity. On March 1, 2026, buildings belonging to the Red Crescent, as well as 3 hospitals in Tehran, Abu Zar Hospital in Ahvaz city, and three emergency bases in the cities of Sarab, Chabahar, and Hamedan, along with several residential buildings in every big and small city and village, were targeted.

In light of the ongoing crimes committed during this aggressive and barbaric act by the United States and the Israeli regime, the Islamic Republic of Iran firmly calls upon international and human rights bodies, including the Secretary-General of the United Nations, the United Nations Security Council, and other relevant international institutions, to take immediate, concrete, and effective measures to condemn these attacks, prevent the continuation of such acts, and facilitate the accountability of those responsible.

Self-defense as a legitimate right for Iran

The aerial attacks carried out by the Zionist regime and the United States against Iran constitute a violation of Article 2, Paragraph 4, of the United Nations Charter and a clear aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran. In response to such aggression, Iran reserves its inherent right to self-defense in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations. The Armed Forces of the Islamic Republic of Iran will utilize all necessary means and capabilities to counter this criminal aggression and to repel hostile actions. The Islamic Republic of Iran affirms its readiness to defend itself for as long as necessary.

Iran has not initiated any war over the past three centuries, and its armed forces have never engaged in offensive action except in defense. Regardless of the costs, Iran will resolutely defend itself and its six-thousand-year-old civilization, and we will make the enemies regret their miscalculations