Tehran accuses US of complicity in anticipated Israeli attack on Iran
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Iran's mission to the UN issued a statement accusing Washington of complicity in the expected Israeli attack on Iran, accusing the US of providing the necessary resources and support to facilitate the attack.
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Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-ballistic missile defense system is displayed during a Made in America showcase on the South Lawn of the White House, on July 15, 2019, in Washington. (AP)
Iran's mission to the UN accused Washington on Monday of complicity regarding the potential Israeli strike on Iran, voicing serious concerns.
In a letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Security Council presidency, Iran raised concerns about recent statements from US President Joe Biden, who indicated he was informed about "Israel's" intentions to launch an attack on Iran.
The letter stated, "This inflammatory statement is deeply concerning, as it indicates the United States' tacit approval and explicit support for Israel’s unlawful military aggression against Iran," emphasizing that such rhetoric undermines Washington’s repeated claims of supporting "de-escalation in the Middle East."
The letter referenced comments made by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on October 18 on X, in which he issued a warning, "Anybody with knowledge or understanding of 'how and when Israel was going to attack Iran', and/or providing the means and backing for such folly, should logically be held accountable for any possible causality."
Anybody with knowledge or understanding of "how and when Israel was going to attack Iran", and/or providing the means and backing for such folly, should logically be held accountable for any possible causality.https://t.co/aLyJDw1NGp
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) October 18, 2024
Accusing the US of involvement "through its provision of technical expertise and advanced weaponry, including sophisticated air defense systems, to Israel," the Iranian mission blamed Washington for complicity "in any Israeli aggression against Iran and its consequences.”
"It has already been complicit in the ongoing war crimes and genocidal campaign targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in Gaza and Lebanon," the letter added.
It also called on the Security Council to condemn the US for what it views as a violation of international law and to urge the US, as a permanent member of the council, to "fulfill its obligations under international law and the UN Charter."
Leaked US files
Leaked documents attributed to the American National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA), regarding Israeli preparation for an attack on Iran have spurred fear among both American and Israeli officials after the highly sensitive information was made public.
The documents, dated October 15 and 16, began to circulate on October 20 after Middle East Spectator shared them on Telegram. According to reports, the leaks came from within the US intelligence community.
The first document, published on October 15-16, 2024, is titled "Israel: Air Force Continues Preparation for Strike on Iran and Conducts a Second Large-Force Employment Exercise," and follows up on similar information gathered on October 13, 2024.
In detail, the Israeli Air Force conducted its second large force employment (LFE) exercise from October 15 to October 16, following up on an LFE exercise conducted on October 13.
The second document assesses the weapons handling, air defense, air operations, nuclear and missile facilities, special forces, and the Navy by Israeli occupation forces.
It deemed that the level of weapons handling of ALBMs is medium, while precision-guided munitions handling was low. It also focused on the use of nuclear-capable missiles, the Jericho II in particular, and the use of nuclear facilities, saying that no significant activities were recorded on October 16.
On the other hand, an Israeli Member of the Knesset on behalf of Prime Minister Netanyahu's Likud Party, Tally Gotliv, accused the US of purposefully leaking the documents. She said that the incident "was not done by accident."
"The leaking of the documents was done deliberately to prevent Israel and to hinder Israel from attacking Iran," she claimed, accusing the Biden administration of being "Iran's puppet."
