Why it matters:
Iran emphasized that U.S. actions against its nuclear program are illegal and that responsibility increasingly rests with Washington.
The big picture:
The U.S. has repeatedly accused Iran of pursuing military objectives in its nuclear program. Iran views these accusations as political and psychological pressure.
Iran is a member of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NP) and all its nuclear activities are under the close observation of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
What he's saying:
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei:
U.S. statements are “hypocritical,” framed as concern for the Iranian people while actually aimed at pressuring diplomats. U.S. actions against Iran’s nuclear facilities were “criminal and illegal,” and repeating pride in them is an admission of lawbreaking. Washington will eventually have to answer for this unlawful behavior.
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