Why it matters:
Targeting nuclear facilities under safeguards raises serious legal and safety concerns, with Tehran warning that such actions violate international norms and could have broader consequences.
The big picture:
Iranian nuclear facilities are subject to international safeguards monitoring, which is meant to ensure their peaceful use.
Tehran says recent Israeli-American strikes against these sites breach fundamental principles of international law.
Iranian authorities have begun legal documentation to pursue the case domestically and internationally.
What he’s saying:
Behrouz Kamalvandi:
“Attacking facilities under safeguards is completely contrary to international principles and constitutes a war crime.”
“Any strike on safeguarded nuclear facilities, including heavy water sites, is clearly a violation of international law.”
“We have carried out legal documentation and will pursue the matter both domestically and at the international level.”
“Such attacks cannot eliminate Iran’s nuclear knowledge.”
Key points:
Iran says it is preparing legal action in both domestic and international courts.
The Foreign Ministry and presidential legal bodies are involved in follow-up efforts.
Officials stress that military strikes cannot halt Iran’s scientific and nuclear progress.
Go deeper:
The remarks come amid escalating tensions following the U.S.-Israeli war of aggression against Iran.
Iranian officials warn that targeting safeguarded facilities undermines the credibility of international institutions and legal frameworks.
Tehran maintains that its nuclear programme remains peaceful and resilient despite continued attacks.
