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Iran Warns UN: Military Strikes Would Trigger ‘Decisive’ Retaliation

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:18 PM

Iran has warned the United Nations that it would respond decisively to any military attacks against it. The country told UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres that regional bases and facilities of hostile forces would become legitimate targets if Iran faces aggression.

WASHINGTON – Iran has issued a stern warning to the United Nations, declaring it would retaliate with force if attacked militarily, according to a letter sent Thursday to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

In the correspondence, Iranian officials stated that Tehran would view military installations, infrastructure and resources belonging to any “hostile force” throughout the region as valid targets should Iran come under military assault.

The communication from Iran’s permanent UN mission characterized President Donald Trump’s language regarding Iran as creating “a real risk of military aggression,” while emphasizing that Iran does not seek armed conflict.

However, the letter made clear that Iran would react “decisively” if faced with military attacks against its territory.

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