Tehran, Jan. 3 -- Iran's Foreign Ministry on Saturday condemned the US military action against Venezuela, calling it not only a violation of the country's sovereignty but also a violation of the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and the basic rules of international law.

Iran called for condemnation of the US action by the United Nations and said it fully qualifies as an "act of aggression."

"The US military attack on Venezuela constitutes a clear violation of the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and the basic rules of international law, particularly Article 2(4) of the Charter, which prohibits the threat or use of force, and fully qualifies as an act of aggression.' It must be explicitly and immediately condemned by the U...