Iranian lawmaker cites UN charter in calling Ukraine ‘legitimate target’ for helping Israel with drones

The head of Iran's parliamentary National Security Commission threatened to attack Ukraine on Saturday, claiming Kyiv had become a "legitimate target" by supplying drone technology to Israel. Ebrahim Azizi justified the threat by invoking Article 51 of the UN Charter, which recognizes countries' right to self-defense against armed attacks. The threat escalates tensions between Iran and Ukraine amid ongoing conflicts involving both nations. Azizi's invocation of international law represents Iran's attempt to legally justify potential military action against a country already engaged in war with Russia. The warning signals Iran's growing willingness to directly threaten nations it views as supporting Israel militarily.