Iranian lawmaker Ibrahim Aziz, chairman of the Iranian parliament’s national security and foreign policy committee, issued a direct warning to Britain after London allowed the United States to use British military bases, including Diego Garcia, to launch attacks on Iran.
In a July 23 X post, Aziz said Britain’s colonial influence was waning and warned the country could eventually lose Diego Garcia. His comments come as tensions continue to escalate between Iran, the United States, Israel and the United Kingdom.
This follows Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s decision to continue to allow the United States access to British military installations for what London described as defensive operations.
What does Ibrahim Aziz say about Diego Garcia and England?
Aziz, an Iranian MP representing Shiraz and Zarkan, posted the news through his official X account @Ebrahimazizi33.
He wrote: “The days of Sykes-Picot are long over. Like other colonies, the loss of Diego Garcia is not far away. The UK would be wise to reflect on the fragility of its borders and recognize that Iran’s capabilities extend far beyond the scope of military options.”
The post was a direct response to the UK’s decision to allow the US to use bases such as Diego Garcia and RAF Fairford for military action against Iran. Diego Garcia is located in the British Indian Ocean Territory and hosts an important joint British and American military base that plays an important role in operations in the region.
Iran’s foreign ministry accuses Britain of ‘participating in aggression’
On the same day, Iran Ministry of Foreign Affairs Strongly criticized the British decision. The ministry stated:
“The UK decided to allow the US access to UK military bases and infrastructure in an effort to combat the Islamic Republic [is] This is a clear violation of the United Nations Charter and international law. “
It also refers to UN General Assembly Resolution 3314 and warns:
“Any party that participates in any way in military aggression against Iran will be responsible for the consequences and impact of its decisions.”
in addition, Islam The Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) described the bases used by the United States as “legitimate targets” and issued what it called a “warning to the British monarchy.”
Mentions of Diego Garcia and Sykes-Picot
The Sykes-Picot Agreement that Aziz refers to refers to the 1916 Anglo-French agreement that divided much of the Middle East in the wake of the Ottoman Empire. Iranian officials often use it as a symbol of Western colonial influence in the region.
His mention of Diego Garcia also had political significance. Iran has repeatedly criticized the island’s role as a strategic location for Britain and the United States. army According to reports, in the early stages of the conflict, Iran launched ballistic missiles at the base, one of which failed and the other was intercepted.
Responding to the latest threat, the UK government said it was “ready to defend itself 24/7” and that its armed forces were ready to protect the country from any attack.
