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TEHRAN, IRAN – In a scathing address, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has condemned the US-Israel invasion of Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, as a gross violation of international law and basic human decency. The US-Israel forces have launched a second invasion on Iran in less than a year, despite ongoing diplomatic negotiations between the two nations.
Baqaei’s statement, addressed to people of all faiths and backgrounds, emphasizes the gravity of the situation, stating that “This is not merely a war over land, resources, or geopolitics. This is a war that will determine the very meaning of ‘good’ and ‘evil’ in our time and for future.” He accused the US-Israel forces of disregarding the laws of war and basic human rights, highlighting their alleged use of terror tactics, including the slaughter of children and innocent civilians.
The Iranian official described the conflict as a war between two fundamentally different ideologies: those who “delight in violating every law of war and basic human decency” and those who “go to extraordinary lengths to protect innocent lives.” Baqaei emphasized that the struggle between these two ideologies will shape the future of humanity, deciding whether civilization’s hard-won achievements, including human rights, the rule of law, and basic morality, will be preserved or destroyed.
Baqaei issued a stern warning to global leaders, urging them to choose between a world grounded in respect, justice, peace, and human dignity, and a world ruled by “modern slave masters” who govern through coercion, lies, and extortion. He emphasized that in times of crisis, silence is complicity with evil and called upon people to find the moral courage to speak, act, and stand on the right side of history.
The statement concludes with an appeal to the world’s conscience, emphasizing that humanity’s moral compass is not yet extinguished. Baqaei urged people to “reject the path of barbarism and domination” and “stand for a world grounded in respect, justice, peace, and human dignity.”
The international community continues to monitor the situation, with many countries expressing concern over the escalating conflict. The Iranian government has vowed to defend its sovereignty and protect its citizens against the US-Israel invasion, sparking a wider debate on the role of international law and the responsibility to protect in the face of global conflict.