Araghchi: “For every scientist or officer we lose, there are hundreds to replace them.”

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has sent a formal letter to United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres and the President of the Security Council, urging accountability for what Tehran describes as acts of aggression by Israel and the United States.

According to Iran’s Tasnim News Agency, Araghchi emphasized that under Article 39 of the UN Charter, the Security Council is “obligated to verify the occurrence of an act of aggression against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Iran.” He formally requested the Council to recognize Israel and the United States as the aggressors and to hold them accountable, including the payment of compensation and reparations.

Araqchi wrote that these demands represent the minimum obligations to uphold the rule of international law, particularly in light of the peremptory norms that bind all member states. He also called on the Security Council to fulfill its responsibility under Article 24(1) of the Charter to maintain international peace and security.

Iran Rejects Reports of Negotiation Date with U.S.

Meanwhile, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Majid Takht Ravanchi denied reports suggesting a set date for negotiations between Tehran and Washington. “No date has been set for talks, and reports claiming otherwise are inaccurate,” he said.

Israel Calls for International Action

Amid heightened tensions, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called on the international community to take concrete steps regarding Iran’s nuclear program. During a visit to the site of a recent Iranian missile attack in Bat Yam, south of Tel Aviv, alongside German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, Sa’ar described the strike as a “clear war crime,” stating that “Iran’s Supreme Leader himself acknowledged the targeting of civilian areas.”

He further criticized Iran’s decision to suspend inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), calling it “continued deception” and a “mockery” of the international system.

Aftermath of the 12-Day Conflict

The remarks come in the wake of a 12-day military confrontation between Iran and Israel, marked by direct attacks and American military involvement. On the final day of the conflict, the United States launched coordinated strikes against three major Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

In retaliation, Iran fired missiles at U.S. military bases in Qatar and Iraq, though no casualties were reported. The cycle of escalation ended when President Donald Trump unexpectedly declared a ceasefire.

Iran Admits to Nuclear Facility Damage

Following the ceasefire, Araghchi acknowledged that the strikes had inflicted “significant” damage on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. President Trump declared that the U.S. attacks had set Iran’s nuclear ambitions back “decades.”

Independent nuclear experts have corroborated those claims, stating that critical mining and enrichment facilities were destroyed. They estimate that rebuilding these sites may take years, effectively crippling Tehran’s near-term ability to develop nuclear weapons.