Iran demands UN accountability for US airstrikes on nuclear facilities
- Iran's Foreign Minister requested the UN to hold the U.S. accountable for airstrikes on nuclear sites.
- The U.S. airstrikes targeted key uranium enrichment locations, significantly impacting Iran's nuclear capabilities.
- Iran’s government plans to halt cooperation with the IAEA, potentially escalating tensions further.
Iran has been in a state of heightened tension following significant airstrikes conducted by the United States and Israel on its nuclear facilities in June 2025. The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, formally requested the United Nations recognize the U.S. and Israel as aggressors and demanded reparation for the damage caused to its nuclear sites. This request came after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes that completely obliterated crucial uranium enrichment sites, reportedly affecting Iran's capability to enrich uranium necessary for nuclear development. In response, Iranian officials have emphasized their right to continue uranium enrichment and condemned these actions as violations of their national sovereignty. Furthermore, the Iranian government has taken steps to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), limiting international oversight of its nuclear program. The IAEA's scrutiny has previously been crucial in monitoring Iran's compliance with nuclear agreements, but the recent military actions have prompted Iran to reassess its relationship with the agency and further develop its nuclear agenda.