Iran's foreign ministry says US itself launched dangerous war against Iran
Iran's foreign ministry said the world must not forget that it was the US who betrayed diplomacy by supporting aggressive actions of the genocidal Israeli regime
Even as US strike on Iran has fuelled fears of the Iran-Israel war escalating into a wider regional conflict, Iran's Foreign Ministry said on Sunday (June 22) that "the US has itself launched a dangerous war against Iran”.
The US attacked three nuclear sites in the Islamic Republic of Iran, including Fordow, Natanz and Esfahan, said US President Donald Trump on social media on Saturday.
Betrayed diplomacy
Iran's foreign ministry made the remarks in a long statement posted on Sunday morning.
“The world must not forget that it was the United States - during an ongoing diplomatic process - that betrayed diplomacy by supporting the aggressive actions of the genocidal and lawless Israeli regime,” the ministry said.
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“Now, by completing the chain of violations and crimes committed by the Zionist regime, the US has itself launched a dangerous war against Iran.” It added: “The Islamic Republic of Iran reserves its right to resist with full force against US military aggression and the crimes committed by this rogue regime, and to defend Iran's security and national interests.”
'Outrageous', says Iran
Earlier, foreign minister Abbas Araghchi, who posted on the social platform X, was the first ranking official to comment on the strikes on Isfahan, Fordo and Natanz by the Americans.
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“The events this morning are outrageous and will have everlasting consequences,” Araghchi wrote.
He added: “In accordance with the UN Charter and its provisions allowing a legitimate response in self-defence, Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interests and people.”
(With inputs from agencies)