Iran's Foreign Minister: Trump “cheated his own voters” with the promise of the conclusion of the wars
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi accused the US of “unprecedented aggression” and warned that Tehran will defend himself on the basis of international law.
The Foreign Minister of Iran accused the US of “unprecedented aggression” Photo: Getty Images
In a press conference held on Sunday, after American attacks on Iranian nuclear installations, Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that although “The door for diplomacy should always be open, this is not the case now”. The minister explained that his country is under aggression and is obliged to answer.
“My country has been attacked, under aggression, and we must respond on the basis of our legitimate right to self -defense, and we will do that as long as it will be necessary“Said Aragghchi, quoted by Sky News.
Asked about the damages caused to nuclear installations, Araghchi emphasized the severity of the American action: “I don't think it matters how big the damage is. Attacking a nuclear installation itself is an unfinished violation of international law and should be convicted. ”
USA, accused of “dangerous military operation”
The Iranian minister accused the United States of carrying “the full responsibility for the consequences of his actions” “In the middle of a diplomatic process”, In the context of discussions he had with the foreign ministers of the United Kingdom, France, Germany and with the High Representative of the EU.
“The United States themselves have now opted for a dangerous military operation and aggression against the Iranian people. By doing so, the US administration is lonely and the full responsibility for the consequences of its actions, including the right of the Islamic Republic of self -defense.“, Arad said.
“Trump betrayed his voters”
As for US President Araghchi has launched direct charges, stating that Donald Trump has cheated his electorate:
“While President Trump was elected on a platform to put an end to the expensive involvement of America in endless wars in our part of the world, he betrayed not only by the abuse of our commitment to diplomacy, but he cheated on his own voters.“
Also, he qualified on Trump as “A lawless aggressor ”.
Iran asks the UN intervention: “Silence will lead to chaos”
Araghchi reiterated the call of Iran to the UN Security Council to condemn the actions of the United States. The minister warned that the lack of a firm international reaction will feed global instability: “Silence will throw the world into a level of danger and unprecedented chaos.”
“Iran did nothing wrong”
Asked by TRT World about the warning launched by Trump, which threatened with even wider attacks if Iran does not accept peace, Aragchchi replied that the responsibility rests with the entire international community: “Iran did nothing wrong. We don't understand why Iran should be attacked for a false accusation that it aims to obtain nuclear weapons”.
He recalled that Iran demonstrated for 20 years the peaceful character of his nuclear program and accused the Trump administration of abandoning the agreement under President Obama.
“I never had confidence in the West”
In a statement in Istanbul, Aragghchi said that trust in Western countries has always been limited and that the current events only confirm this suspicion: “I never had confidence in the West, let alone now. Now there are several reasons why we shouldn't trust them at all.“
He transmitted that before any attempt to resume discussions, the international community should “Waiting for our answer first”.
Indirect contact with the US through Oman
Questioned about recent communications with the United States, Iranian Minister confirmed that there was indirect contact with Trump's chief negotiator Steve Witkoff before attacks.
“We continue to receive messages from Americans through different channels, especially through Oman“Said Aragchi, stating that this country has also acted as a mediator between Washington and Tehran.
