Iran, through its ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani, has issued a strong warning to the UN Security Council regarding what it describes as escalating American threats to use military force. The warning follows recent remarks by US President Donald Trump regarding the potential use of military bases in Diego Garcia and Fairford should a military confrontation with Iran occur. Iran has said it will respond 'firmly and proportionately' to any military aggression, identifying the attacking nation's military bases and installations in the region as legitimate targets in its defensive response.

The urgency of the message was underscored by Iravani in his communication to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, reminding the Security Council of the continuous threats posed by US officials. This situation has arisen in a backdrop of heightened tensions in the Middle East and a series of escalatory actions and rhetoric between Iran and the United States. The Iranian government views the US actions and statements as provocation and claims the right to take defensive measures if necessary.

The implications of this warning are significant, as it highlights not only the strained relationship between Iran and the United States but also raises concerns about regional stability and the potential for military conflict in the Gulf region. Iran's assertion that it will target US military assets if attacked could complicate any military plans, especially in a region already fraught with tensions and existing conflicts.