Iran's overnight attack on Israel is a response to Tel Aviv's brutality, conducted in accordance with international norms and the UN Charter, Abbas Moqtadai, Deputy Chairman of the Iranian Parliament's National Security and Foreign Policy Commission, told Sputnik.
"Iran's actions are consistent with international norms, including the UN Charter. In fact, it was not an attack, but a response to Israeli brutality. Iran's overnight attack was aimed at restoring peace and justice. The move should be seen as a response to those who violate the international order," he said.
The lawmaker added that the UN Security Council has failed to fulfill its obligations and Iran, in turn, has the right to take all necessary measures to protect its interests according to the charter of the organization.
"Iran is ready to defend its national interests with all its might and will not make any concessions," Moqtadai noted. "We believe that Israel's crimes are the result of the inaction of Western countries. The same ones that are trying to expand NATO for profit."
On Saturday night, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched over 300 drones and missiles at Israel in its first ever direct attack on Israeli territory, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
The Iranian attack came in response to Israel’s airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Damascus on April 1. Israel Defense Forces spokesman Daniel Hagari said that Israel had intercepted 99% of the aerial targets fired by Iran, including all attack drones.
The US media reported on Sunday, citing an Israeli official, that Israel would respond to Iran's attack, but the extent of the response had not yet been determined.