Mohammad Mahdi Abadi, Chargé d’Affaires at the Iranian Embassy in Serbia, has thanked Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić for his position that the United States violated international law by attacking Iran. This was reported by the Beta news agency, reports RFE.
Vučić had stated a day earlier that Serbia desires close relations and a strategic partnership with the United States, but that there was “no doubt” the U.S. violated international law with its strike on Iran. Discussing the conflict between Israel and Iran, Vučić expressed Serbia’s wish for peace in the Middle East and Near East, adding, “We consider both Israel and Iran friendly states.” He also noted he is in contact with the presidents of both nations.
Iran’s Gratitude and Serbia’s Arms Export Halt
On June 24, during a conversation with journalists at the Iranian Embassy in Belgrade, Mahdi Abadi thanked all states that condemned the American attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, including Serbia, China, and Russia. When asked to comment on Serbia’s announcement regarding the suspension of arms exports, he stated that he does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries.
On June 23, Vučić announced that Serbia had halted all arms exports. The following day, he clarified that only the National Security Council could decide on future ammunition exports. Approximately 10 days earlier, before Israel’s attack on Iran, Vučić had mentioned that Serbia was the only country in Europe doing business with Israel in military munitions.
Context of the Recent Conflict
Israel attacked Iran on June 13, targeting several military and nuclear centers, as well as residential areas in Tehran. The strikes reportedly killed several high-ranking commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, nuclear scientists, and civilians. Iran retaliated by launching drones and ballistic missiles toward military centers and airbases in Israel.
The United States became involved on June 22, attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities. In response, Iran launched missiles towards the U.S. airbase in Qatar the next day; however, these missiles were intercepted, and no injuries were reported. On June 24, both states agreed to a ceasefire.
