Iran (IMNA) - In a letter addressed to foreign ministers of various countries, Araghchi described Trump’s statements as a flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter, calling for their explicit and firm condemnation by the international community.
Referring to remarks made by the US president on December 29, 2025, Araghchi stressed that threats of the use of force against Iran constitute a clear breach of the UN Charter, which explicitly prohibits any threat or use of force against the territorial integrity and sovereignty of states.
The Iranian foreign minister recalled the joint military aggression carried out by the United States and the Israeli regime against Iran in June 2025, noting that recent threats reflect Washington’s malicious intent to continue unlawful actions, the consequences of which would rest solely with the United States.
Araghchi also highlighted the US president’s official admission regarding Washington’s direct role in the June 2025 attacks targeting Iranian civilians, critical infrastructure, and Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities, describing these actions as blatant violations of international law that entail individual criminal responsibility for the relevant US officials.
In another part of the letter, Araghchi said that threatening a UN member state in support of the Israeli regime underscores a dangerous double standard and seriously undermines the non-proliferation regime. He emphasized that the United States’ unconditional support for Israel, described as the sole possessor of nuclear weapons in West Asia, has severely endangered regional and international security.
Warning against the consequences of silence in the face of such unlawful threats, the Iranian foreign minister said that an environment of impunity has emboldened the United States and Israel to continue aggressive behavior, posing a direct threat to global peace and security.
At a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on December 29, US President Trump claimed that Washington is ready for dialogue with Tehran but that the option of using force remains on the table. "I hope they're not trying to build up again, because if they are, we're going to have no choice but very quickly to eradicate that buildup," he stated.
On June 13, 2025, Israel launched an unprovoked aggression against Iran while Washington and Tehran were in nuclear negotiations. The Israeli attack triggered a 12-day war that killed at least 1,064 people, including military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians. The United States also entered the war by bombing three Iranian nuclear sites, in a grave violation of international law.
In response, the Iranian Armed Forces targeted strategic sites across the occupied territories and the Al-Udeid air base in Qatar, the largest American military base in West Asia. On June 24, Iran’s retaliatory operations successfully imposed a halt to the aggression.
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