Baghaei Claims US-Israel Attacks Constitute 'Chemical Warfare' and Target Oil Reserves
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei alleged that missiles targeting Iran originate from residential areas in neighboring nations, and that US forces operate from foreign airspace. He warned that any launch site will face retaliation.
The claims detailed focus on US-Israel actions, which Baghaei labeled 'intentional chemical warfare' and war crimes. He specifically targeted US bases and military assets for counterattacks while stating Arab countries were off-limits, yet simultaneously calling out an attack on Saudi Arabia as an 'Israeli effort to sabotage regional peace.' Baghaei also accused US Senator Lindsey Graham of exposing Washington's motive over global oil control.
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Key Points
#1Missile origins point to civilian areas.
Iran claims missiles strike from residential areas in neighboring countries.
#2US actions are framed as aggression.
Baghaei alleges US forces use foreign airspace to attack and warns against instability.
#3Counterattacks are deliberately limited.
Iran asserts retaliation only hits US bases and military assets, specifically excluding Arab countries from being primary targets.
#4Conflict escalation labeled as war crimes.
Strikes on Iranian fuel depots are called 'intentional chemical warfare' and genocide.
#5Political accusations against US figures.
Baghaei criticized Senator Lindsey Graham, alleging he revealed Washington's desire to control global oil.
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