Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities—specifically targeting sites at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. He described the attacks as criminal acts that violate international law, the UN Charter, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Araghchi stated that these nuclear sites were peaceful installations and that targeting them was both outrageous and illegal. He warned that such actions would have serious and lasting consequences. Iran, he emphasized, reserves the right to respond under Article 51 of the UN Charter, which allows nations to defend themselves.
The UN Secretary-General expressed deep concern over the strikes, calling for restraint and renewed diplomacy. Countries such as New Zealand, Australia, Mexico, Venezuela, Cuba, and Malaysia also condemned the attack, highlighting the risk of further destabilization in the region.
Within the U.S., the move sparked political debate. While many Republicans supported the strikes, several Democrats criticized them, arguing that the president acted without proper authorization from Congress.
This development is seen as a major escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions and a potential turning point. It raises fears of broader conflict in the Middle East and challenges the global framework for nuclear non-proliferation and international peacekeeping.
