Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister on Israeli Strikes and US Involvement

Iranian Response to Aggression

• 🇮🇷 Iran views the recent attacks as a clear act of naked aggression by Israel, targeting residential areas, citizens, and nuclear facilities.
• ⚠️ The Deputy Foreign Minister states that Iran has no choice but to retaliate if the US militarily engages in these attacks.
• 🛡️ Iran emphasizes its right to self-defense under international law, drawing parallels to its eight-year war experience.

Nuclear Facilities and Diplomacy

• ⚛️ Iran asserts that its nuclear facilities are safeguarded by the IAEA and that attacking them is a crime under international law.
• 🤝 While promoting diplomacy, Iran states it cannot negotiate under threats or while its people are under bombardment.
• 🚫 Iran denies reaching out for negotiations and refutes claims of being played or miscalculating in past discussions.

International Relations and Accusations

• 🇺🇸 Iran accuses the Americans and some Europeans of shielding Israel from criticism within international bodies like the IAEA and UN Security Council.
• 🤝 The Deputy Foreign Minister calls the attacks a betrayal of diplomacy and trust by the Americans, especially given ongoing negotiation talks.
• 🌍 Iran believes the Israeli regime, aided by Americans, is more sophisticated than past adversaries like Saddam Hussein.

Internal Cohesion and Resilience

• 💪 Despite hardships, Iran claims strong cohesion within its society to resist foreign aggression and interference.
• 🗣️ The Deputy Foreign Minister asserts that both government supporters and critics unite against external threats, stating Iranians are known for their steadfastness.
• 🚀 Iran is confident in its ability to survive the current aggression and emphasizes its defensive doctrine does not include nuclear weapons.