Iranian Foreign Minister: US actions will have consequences, we reserve the right to defend sovereignty

(Patria) - After the United States attacked Iran, the first statement from the Iranian Government regarding the US strikes that occurred early this morning our time followed. Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Aragchi commented on the X network.

"The United States of America, a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, has committed a grave violation of the UN Charter, international law, and the NPT by attacking Iranian nuclear facilities.

The events this morning are unprecedented and will have lasting consequences. Every UN member state must be alarmed by this extremely dangerous, unlawful, and criminal behavior.

In accordance with the UN Charter and its provisions allowing for a legitimate response in self-defense, Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interests, and people," he stated in his post.