( WNAM REPORT): Iran’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned a US military strike on its nuclear facilities, calling the action an unprecedented breach of international law and a grave violation of the UN Charter.
In a statement, the Islamic Republic of Iran accused the United States of a “brutal military aggression” against its peaceful nuclear infrastructure.
Tehran held Washington fully responsible for what it called a “heinous crime” and warned of “dangerous consequences” stemming from the attack.
The strike, which took place in the early hours of the 10th day of Israel’s military attack against Iran, was described by Tehran as a joint effort between the US and Israel to wage war against the Iranian people.
The Foreign Ministry said the attack violated Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the use of force, and breached UN Security Council Resolution 2231.
“This act of aggression has exposed the criminal complicity between the United States and the Zionist regime,” the statement read, adding that the attack undermines global non-proliferation efforts.
Iran called on the United Nations, including Secretary-General António Guterres and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), to respond swiftly.
Tehran urged the UN Security Council to convene an emergency session and to hold Washington accountable for what it described as an “egregious violation” of international norms.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran is resolved to defend its sovereignty, territory, security, and people by all means,” the ministry said, adding that silence in the face of such aggression would plunge the international community into chaos.
The statement also criticised the IAEA and its Director General for what it described as biased conduct, alleging that the Agency’s stance had paved the way for the escalation.
Reiterating its position as a founding UN member, Iran appealed to the global community to reject what it characterised as unlawful, unilateral aggression by the United States.
Tehran warned that failure to act would embolden further violations of international law.
Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister and nuclear negotiator, said that Israel and the US had repeatedly derailed diplomacy just as talks were underway.
