ALWAGHT- In response to the G7 leaders’ backing of Israel and their accusations against Iran, the spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry condemned what was described as a clear act of aggression by Zionists against Iranians.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, strongly criticized the G7 leaders for ignoring what he described as Israel’s blatant acts of aggression against Iran, including attacks on peaceful nuclear infrastructure and the indiscriminate targeting of residential areas resulting in civilian deaths. He argued that the G7, especially its permanent UN Security Council members, have a legal and moral obligation to address these violations, stating that Israel’s actions undermine the UN Charter and the international non-proliferation regime meant to protect non-nuclear states.
Baghaei accused Israel of launching an unprovoked war of aggression and attacking Iran’s nuclear sites in violation of international law, specifically Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the use or threat of force against peaceful nuclear facilities. He highlighted the severe humanitarian impact, noting that hundreds of innocent people have been killed, public infrastructure and homes destroyed, and hospitals targeted. He insisted that Iran is merely defending itself against this aggression and questioned whether Iran had any alternative.
He called on the UN Security Council and its member states to fulfill their responsibilities and act urgently to prevent further atrocities, emphasizing that regional stability depends on ending Israel’s aggression and holding it accountable for violations of international law. Baghaei urged the G7 to move beyond what he called one-sided rhetoric and address the root cause of the escalation, pointing to Israel’s actions as the primary driver. The recent conflict has seen Iran launch retaliatory strikes against Israeli targets following what it describes as unprovoked Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear, military, and civilian sites, resulting in significant casualties, including military commanders, scientists, and civilians.
