Iran’s foreign ministry has condemned the UK’s decision to let the US use British bases and facilities for military strikes against Iran, calling it a violation of the UN Charter and international law, Al Jazeera reports.

“Such action could constitute participation in an act of aggression against Iran,” the ministry says, adding that assisting US-Israeli attacks amounts to complicity in aggression and war crimes.

The ministry accuses the UK of siding with the aggressors rather than condemning them, citing past UK actions against Iran, including the 1953 coup.

Iran says it will defend its sovereignty, and warns that any country aiding attacks will bear the consequences.