Iran accuses US of gross violations of UN charter over strike on nuclear sites

Iran has accused the United States, a permanent member of the UN Security Council, of grave violations of the UN Charter, international law, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) in connection with reported strikes on its peaceful nuclear facilities.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a strong statement on the social platform X, condemning the events that took place earlier in the day as “outrageous” and warning of “everlasting consequences,” Caliber.Az reports.

"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," he wrote.

The minister warned of the heavy repercussions of the US attack: "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."

On June 21, the United States conducted airstrikes targeting three Iranian nuclear facilities, including the heavily fortified Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, as well as sites in Natanz and Isfahan. These strikes were described by U.S. President Donald Trump as a "very successful attack" aimed at crippling Iran's nuclear program, with claims that the targeted sites were "completely and fully obliterated." The operation reportedly involved U.S. warplanes, with coordination from Israel, which had conducted prior strikes to weaken Iranian air defenses in the days leading up to the attack.

Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency confirmed attacks on the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities but stated there were "no signs of contamination" following the strikes. Iran's top diplomat warned of "everlasting consequences," signaling Tehran’s intent to reserve the right to retaliate. The Fordow facility, buried deep underground in Iran’s Qom province, is a critical component of Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, known for its uranium enrichment activities and considered a "nuclear red line" due to its strategic importance and heavy fortifications.

By Khagan Isayev