Iran Representative to United Nations: In responding to aggression and large-scale war, the Islamic Republic of Iran is exercising it's inherent and lawful right of self-defense under Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations. The armed force of the Islamic Republic of Iran are utilizing all the necessary defensive capabilities and means to confront this criminal aggression and deter hostile acts. Consequently, all bases, facilities, and assets of the hostile forces in the region shall be regarded as legitimate military objective within the framework of Iran's lawful exercise of self-defense. Iran will continue to exercise it's right of self-defense [inaudible] until the aggression ceases in full and unequivocal terms.