UN and Iran slam US attack on nuclear facilities
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued stark warnings on Saturday following the United States' airstrikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, calling the move a dangerous violation of international norms with far-reaching consequences.
Guterres, in a statement posted to X, said he was 'gravely alarmed by the use of force by the United States against Iran today,' describing it as 'a dangerous escalation in a region already on the edge – and a direct threat to international peace and security.'
'There is a growing risk that this conflict could rapidly get out of control – with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world,' he added, calling on all Member States to de-escalate tensions and uphold international law and the UN Charter.
Shortly after, Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the strikes in a strongly worded statement on social media, accusing Washington of committing a 'grave violation of the UN Charter, international law and the NPT [Non-Proliferation Treaty] by attacking Iran's peaceful nuclear installations.'
'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,' Araghchi stated.
He added that '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.'
The targeted strikes—reportedly on Iran's Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities—have dramatically heightened fears of a wider regional war.
The United Nations Security Council is expected to discuss the situation in the coming days, as pressure mounts to contain what could become a full-scale conflict with global implications.
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