Iran says regional strikes defensive response to threats VIDEO

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has defended the country’s recent strikes on U.S. military bases and assets in the region, describing them as a “defensive” response to threats against Iran’s national security.

“Missiles are being launched at Iran from residential areas in the territory of neighbouring countries, and U.S. fighters are using the airspace of neighbouring states to attack Iran, all putting regional security at risk,” Baqaei posted on X.

To those who insist on ignoring the rationale behind our defensive strikes on the U.S. military bases/assets in the region:
Missiles are being launched at Iran from residential areas in the territory of neighbouring countries, and U.S. fighters are using the airspace of… pic.twitter.com/EFn9ezc5V2

— Esmaeil Baqaei (@IRIMFA_SPOX) March 8, 2026