Iranian Foreign Minister Condemns US Military Aggression Against Tehran's Nuclear Facilities

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly condemned the US military aggression against the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities, saying Tehran is considering multiple options to respond to the "crossing of a red line." The situation escalated as Araghchi announced his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on June 23 to discuss the developments in the aftermath of the American strikes.

Key Takeaways:

  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the US military aggression against the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities, stating that it is a flagrant and serious violation of the UN Charter and international law.
  • Araghchi emphasized that the US administration, which "tramples on the law," bears "sole and full" responsibility for the consequences of its act of "aggression."
  • Tehran is considering multiple options to respond to the US aggression, with Araghchi stating that his country will exercise its legitimate right to self-defense as long as necessary.
  • The Iranian Foreign Minister called on the world and international organizations, including the International Atomic Energy Agency, to act in accordance with their responsibilities in the face of the US's "violation of international law."
  • Araghchi will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on June 23 to discuss the developments in the aftermath of the American strikes.
  • Araghchi is currently in Turkey, where he arrived to participate in the 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Istanbul.

Statistics:

  • The US attack on Iran's nuclear facilities has been described by Araghchi as a "flagrant, serious, and unprecedented violation of the fundamental principles of the UN Charter and international law."
  • The damage caused by the US strikes is still being counted, according to Araghchi.
  • The meeting between Araghchi and Putin on June 23 will discuss the developements in the aftermath of the American strikes.

Sources:

  • (Xinhua) - ISTANBUL, June 22, 2023