The situation is developing rapidly, with governments around the Middle East responding to the news of the drone attacks.
Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq, three nations located on the likely flight path of these drones, have shut their airspace.
Iran and Israel have also closed theirs to all but military aircraft.
Iran is now citing Article 51 of the UN Charter for its attack.
It says "the matter can be deemed concluded" - suggesting it will not launch further strikes. However, it has warned against any retaliation or any involvement by the United States.
“Conducted on the strength of Article 51 of the UN Charter pertaining to legitimate defense, Iran’s military action was in response to the Zionist regime’s aggression against our diplomatic premises in Damascus," its permanent mission at the United Nations said on Twitter/X. "The matter can be deemed concluded. However, should the Israeli regime make another mistake, Iran’s response will be considerably more severe. It is a conflict between Iran and the rogue Israeli regime, from which the U.S. MUST STAY AWAY!”
Article 51 of the UN Charter says that member states have "the inherent right of individual or collective self-defense if an armed attack occurs".
