Iran’s Foreign Minister Calls on UN to Hold US and Israel Accountable for Their Crimes

In a significant diplomatic move, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has formally condemned the United States for its involvement in supporting Israeli military operations against Iran. This condemnation follows remarks made by former President Donald Trump, who acknowledged the U.S.’s oversight of these aggressive actions.

In a letter addressed to the UN Security Council, Araghchi highlighted a statement made by Trump on November 6, where he claimed, “Israel attacked [Iran] first. That attack was very, very powerful. I was very much in charge of that.” This admission has raised concerns regarding the extent of U.S. involvement in the military strikes carried out by Israel against Iranian targets.

Araghchi’s letter pointed out that under international law, Trump’s acknowledgment serves as clear evidence of U.S. control over the military actions executed by the Israeli regime. The communication reiterated previous protests made by Iran to the Security Council on June 13, 22, and 28, regarding the “brazen acts of aggression” committed by Washington and Tel Aviv from June 13 to June 24 against Iranian territory.

Key points raised in the letter include the following:

• The attacks specifically targeted Iranian civilians and critical infrastructure.
• Facilities affected included peaceful nuclear sites monitored by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
• The military actions resulted in the deaths of over 1,100 people and left many others injured.
• These strikes are deemed violations of multiple international legal statutes, including Article 2(4) of the UN Charter and various IAEA resolutions.

Araghchi emphasized that the responsibility for these violations is shared between the Israeli regime and the United States, particularly in light of Trump’s admission of directing the Israeli military aggression. The letter called for the U.S. to provide comprehensive reparations for the damages incurred, which include both material and moral compensation, as dictated by established international law.

Furthermore, the correspondence outlined that Trump and other U.S. officials could be held individually accountable for war crimes, which include:

1. The crime of aggression.
2. Deliberate attacks on civilians.
3. Targeting senior military officers.
4. Assaults on hospitals, media centers, prisons, and energy facilities.

Araghchi also asserted that accountability should extend to Israeli officials who were involved in commanding, ordering, or assisting in these war crimes. He stated, “The Islamic Republic of Iran reserves its full and unimpeachable right to pursue, through all available legal means, the establishment of accountability for the responsible States and individuals and to secure compensation for the damages sustained.”

In conclusion, Araghchi urged the UN Secretary-General and the Security Council to take decisive action to ensure accountability for both the United States and Israel, emphasizing the critical need to bring those responsible for these crimes to justice. He requested that the letter be distributed as an official document of the Security Council, reinforcing Iran’s demand for international acknowledgment and action regarding these violations.

This diplomatic correspondence underscores the escalating tensions between Iran, the United States, and Israel, as the Islamic Republic seeks to hold accountable those it deems responsible for the recent military actions that have had devastating consequences on its civilian population and infrastructure.

As the situation develops, the international community will be closely monitoring the responses from both the United States and the United Nations, as this matter of military aggression and accountability continues to unfold.