Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has strongly condemned the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, calling them a blatant breach of international law, the UN Charter, and the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Araghchi accused the United States—one of the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council—of committing “criminal acts” by bombing what he described as peaceful nuclear infrastructure.

“This morning’s attack is outrageous and will have lasting repercussions,” the foreign minister said. “All nations under the UN must take serious note of this reckless and unlawful behavior.”

He stressed that Washington's actions set a dangerous precedent and should concern every UN member. Araghchi further stated that Iran retains the full right to defend itself in line with international law.

“Under the relevant articles of the UN Charter, Iran will exercise all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, national interests, and its people,” he added.

The reaction comes in the wake of coordinated U.S. military strikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan—late Saturday night. Former U.S. President Donald Trump later hailed the mission as a major military triumph and urged Iran to stop its actions or face stronger retaliation.

In a press interaction, Trump confirmed that six bunker-busting bombs were dropped on the Fordow complex. Fox News host Sean Hannity reported that 30 Tomahawk missiles were also launched from U.S. submarines stationed 400 miles away, targeting the sites at Natanz and Esfahan.

The situation has significantly escalated tensions in the region, with Iran warning of consequences and leaving the door open for retaliation under the right to self-defense.