Iran has summoned the German and Austrian ambassadors in response to their respective countries' summoning of Iranian envoys to protest against Tehran’s recent missile strike on Israel, according to the official Iranian news agency IRNA.
During discussions with the German and Austrian ambassadors, Majid Nili Ahmadabadi, who serves as the director for Western European nations at Iran’s Foreign Ministry, asserted Iran’s right to defend itself. He emphasised that the missile attack on Israel was conducted as an act of legitimate self-defence, in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, as reported by Xinhua news agency.
Ahmadabadi also criticised the European nations for their support of Israel, arguing that the current situation in West Asia could have been averted if effective action had been taken by European countries against Israel’s actions.
He expressed frustration over European nations' continued financial and military support for Israel, stating that a lack of timely measures had allowed what he called Israel’s "massacre machine and genocide" to persist.
The German and Austrian envoys assured Iran that they would convey its concerns and protests to their respective governments.
The diplomatic exchanges come at a tense time, with Iran reiterating its position on the conflict and calling for more stringent measures against Israel. The situation highlights the deep divisions in international responses to the ongoing conflict, with European countries supporting Israel while Iran continues to voice its opposition.
These developments are part of a larger pattern of diplomatic tensions in the region, particularly regarding Israel and its ongoing conflict with Palestinian groups, as well as Iran's role in supporting groups hostile to Israel.
European nations have been critical of Iran's actions, while Tehran, on the other hand, remains resolute in its stance of opposition against Israeli policies, which it considers oppressive towards Palestinians.
The summoning of diplomats, therefore, represents not only a diplomatic protest but also a continuation of the broader geopolitical conflict involving alliances, support, and differing stances on the Israeli-Palestinian issue.
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