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Mar 15, 2026

Iranian Lawmaker Claims UkraineIs Acting as a ‘Warring Party’ in the Middle East 🌍👇

Iranian MP Accuses Ukraine of Acting as a ‘Warring Party’ in the Middle East

An Iranian lawmaker has accused Ukraine of effectively joining the Middle East conflict, warning that Tehran could consider Ukrainian territory a legitimate target due to Kyiv’s alleged support for Israel.

Ebrahim Azizi, a member of Iran’s parliamentary National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, made the claim in a post on X on March 14. 

According to Azizi, Ukraine’s reported assistance to Israel—particularly involving drone capabilities—places it directly in the conflict.

“By providing drone support to Israel, Ukraine has become a warring party,” Azizi wrote. “Under Article 51 of the UN Charter, the entire territory of Ukraine could now be considered a legitimate target for Iran.”

Article 51 of the United Nations Charter recognizes a nation’s right to self-defense if it comes under attack.

The provision allows states to use force to defend themselves or assist allies under threat, though such actions are meant to be temporary and subject to oversight by the UN.

Ukraine swiftly dismissed the warning. Ukrainian Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk described the statement as provocative and insisted Kyiv would not be intimidated.

“Our relationship with Iran has long been complicated,” Korniychuk told i24 News, pointing to Tehran’s supply of drones and military technology to Russia during the war in Ukraine.

 “We are not concerned by these threats and remain prepared to support our partners when necessary, including Israel.”

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