TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Aragut has formally called on the UN Security Council to recognize the Zionist regime and the United States as perpetrators of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran and to be accountable under international law.
In a detailed letter to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Security Council President Carolyn Rodriguez Burkett, Aragucci warned that the attacks carried out by Israel and supported by Washington between June 13 and 24 would constitute a “blatant violation” of the UN Charter and several binding international agreements.
“The Israeli regime’s military attacks intentionally targeted residential areas, private infrastructure and public services, including hospitals and relief centres,” the letter said. Araguchi emphasized that such conduct represents not only a violation of international humanitarian law, but also a serious violation of the underlying rights of life as stated in Article 6 of the International Contract on Civil and Political Rights.
He further emphasized that several Iranian nuclear facilities (including the QOM, Arak, Natanz and Isfahan sites) under the oversight of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have been attacked, and that these actions also violate the Nuclear Weapons (NPT), the treaty on Non-Proliferation of IAEA regulations.
Araguchi also pointed to widespread condemnation of Israel’s invasion by the international community. Statements condemning the attack have been issued by many regional and international organizations, including the Non-Alliance Movement (NAM), Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), BRICS, Friends Group defending the UN Charter, the Arab Federation (GCC), and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
“These condemnations reflect the minimum necessary to support the rule of law at the international level,” he noted, emphasizing that the Security Council must act under Article 24(1) of the Charter to maintain international peace and security.
Calling for immediate action, Aragut urges the Security Council to formally recognize Israel and the United States as the initiators of the attack war against Iran, and to affirm their liability, including paying compensation for all damages awarded.
He further demanded that the Council ensure accountability of those who ordered or carried out the attack, and emphasize that political and military leaders are individual criminal liable for crimes of international attack under customary international law.
“Attack on Iran is not only a serious violation of international norms, it is also a direct attack on the foundations of international law. Ignoring this attack would seriously undermine the credibility of the United Nations and open the door to a dangerous precedent of lawlessness in global issues.”
Araguchi requested that his letter be officially circulated as a document for both the UN General Assembly and the Security Council.