Samuel Omang
In the first official reaction to US strikes on Iran, Iranian foreign minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has stated Tehran has the right to defend itself against US’ ‘grave violation’.
Taking to X, the top Iranian diplomat called US’ strikes a ‘grave violation of the UN charter and international law.”
“The United States, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has committed a grave violation of the UN Charter, international law and the NPT by attacking Iran’s peaceful nuclear installations,” said Araghchi.
“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.
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,” he added further.