Iran Dares Europeans to Condemn Israeli Aggression

Date: 17 June 2025 - 21:56

News ID: ۱۴۰۶۶۶

TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a joint phone call with the foreign ministers of three European countries and the EU foreign policy chief to discuss the latest developments surrounding Israel’s aggression on Iran.
During the phone conversation, Araghchi condemned Israel’s “blatant aggression” against Iran, including strikes on peaceful nuclear facilities, economic infrastructure, military sites, and residential areas.
He said the attacks represent an “unprecedented blow to diplomacy”, calling on the European countries to acknowledge the reality and condemn the Israeli regime’s actions.
Araghchi stressed that Iran’s legitimate defense will continue firmly. He also warned that Israel and its supporters will bear full responsibility for any escalation.
He said the war was clearly launched against the Iranian people with American support, making the U.S. complicit in Israel’s crimes.
The top Iranian diplomat reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to diplomacy, saying the country has never left the negotiating table. However, he noted that the current priority is to deliver a forceful and deterrent response to aggression.
The European ministers and the EU foreign policy chief expressed regret over the current situation and offered condolences for the loss of lives, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and their readiness to help de-escalate tensions.

Araghchi also held a phone conversation with his Italian counterpart, Antonio Tajani, during which he criticized the position of certain European countries as well as their leniency toward the Israeli regime’s violations of international law.

The foreign minister said the Israeli regime has committed a clear act of military aggression against Iran and grossly violated fundamental principles of international law.

He said the violation of Iran’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty, attacks on nuclear facilities, assassination of military figures, and the killing of university professors and ordinary civilians constitute “unforgivable crimes.”

Araghchi stressed that, in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, Iran is determined to exercise its right to legitimate self-defense.

Tajani, for his part, expressed regret over the deteriorating security situation in West Asia and voiced Italy’s readiness to help de-escalate tensions.