Iran responded defiantly. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned the strikes as “outrageous” and warned of “everlasting consequences.” In a statement on X, he said the U.S. action represented a “grave violation” of the UN Charter, international law, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. “Each and every member of the UN must be alarmed over this extremely dangerous, lawless and criminal behavior,” Araghchi stated. Iran “reserves all options” for self-defense to protect its sovereignty, interests, and people.
