by Met Middleson
June 21, 2025
Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has condemned this morning’s U.S. airstrike as a “grave violation” of international law, accusing Washington of unlawfully targeting “peaceful nuclear installations.”
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.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 22, 2025
The events this morning are outrageous and will have everlasting…
In a statement posted just after midnight Tehran time, Araghchi warned that the attack constitutes a breach of the UN Charter, the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and international law. Calling the strike “dangerous, lawless and criminal,” he said the consequences would be lasting and that Iran reserves “all options” to defend itself.
Araghchi’s remarks reflect the official position of Iran’s government. As the country’s top diplomat, his use of legal terms like “legitimate response in self defense” signals a shift toward justification for retaliation. The language, while measured, clearly sets the stage for escalation.