Overview

• The United States conducted airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, marking a major escalation in the ongoing regional conflict.
• Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi denounced the strikes as a 'grave violation' of the UN Charter, international law and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.
• Araghchi warned of 'eternal consequences' in response to what he called lawless behavior by the United States.
• Iran asserted its right to self-defense under UN provisions and stated that it reserves all options to protect its sovereignty and people.
• The strikes have intensified concerns about the future of nuclear diplomacy and raised questions about adherence to international oversight.