Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday condemned the United States for launching airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling it a serious violation of international law, the UN Charter and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
In a strongly worded statement posted on X, Araghchi accused the US, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, of “criminal behavior” by targeting what he described as peaceful nuclear installations.
“The events this morning are outrageous and will have everlasting consequences. Each and every member of the UN must be alarmed over this extremely dangerous, lawless and criminal behavior,” Iranian Foreign Minister said in a post.
Calling on the global community to take notice, he said every UN member should be alarmed by the “dangerous and lawless” actions taken by Washington.
Citing provisions under the UN Charter, Araghchi also added that Iran reserves all options in exercising its right to self-defense.
“In accordance with the UN Charter and its provisions allowing a legitimate response in self-defense, Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interest, and people,” the post added.
The statement follows a US military operation that targeted three major Iranian nuclear sites: Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan last night.
