Iran's Foreign Minister Condemns U.S. Strikes on Nuclear Facilities

Condemnation of U.S. Aggression

• 🇺🇳 The Islamic Republic of Iran condemns in the strongest terms the United States' military aggression against its peaceful nuclear facilities.
• ⚖️ This act is described as an outrageous, grave, and unprecedented violation of the UN Charter and international law.
• 🇮🇱 The aggression, carried out in collusion with the Israeli regime, reveals U.S. hostility towards Iran's independence and sovereignty.

Betrayal of Diplomacy

• 💔 The U.S. is accused of betraying diplomacy and deceiving its voters by submitting to the wishes of the Israeli regime.
• 🤝 Iran was in the midst of diplomatic talks with the U.S. and Europeans when the attacks occurred, demonstrating a U.S. preference for threats and force over diplomacy.
• 📉 The U.S. attack is seen as a devastating blow to the global non-proliferation regime and the NPT.

Call for International Action

• 🚨 Iran calls on the UN Security Council to convene an emergency session to condemn the U.S. act of aggression and hold Washington accountable.
• 🌍 The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and its director general are urged to take urgent and decisive action, as Iran's facilities were under IAEA safeguards.
• ⚠️ Silence in the face of aggression will plunge the world into danger and chaos, taking humanity back to the law of the jungle.

Iran's Right to Self-Defense

• 🛡️ Iran reserves all options to defend its security interests and people, citing the UN Charter's provisions for legitimate self-defense.
• 🗣️ The U.S. administration holds sole responsibility for the consequences of its actions.
• 🌍 The international community, not just Iran, should respond to U.S. threats and aggression.

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Concerns

• ⚛️ Iran reiterates that its nuclear program is peaceful and has been for over 20 years, despite U.S. accusations.
• 🚫 The U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal and reimposition of sanctions are highlighted as prior betrayals of diplomacy.
• ❓ Concerns are raised about Israel's alleged nuclear weapons and the West's stance, with the German chancellor's remarks being particularly criticized.