by Our Correspondent in Doha
Iran has accused the United States and its allies of launching coordinated attacks on several of its nuclear sites, in what it described as a blatant violation of international law and the principles of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). In a statement released by the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), the government condemned the strikes as a “brutal act” and warned of serious consequences.
According to the AEOI, the Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear facilities came under attack early Monday morning following what it called “brutal assaults by the Zionist enemy” in recent days. The statement alleged that these attacks occurred with the “indifference and even support” of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), which Iran accused of failing to uphold its mandate of impartial oversight.
“The American enemy, through cyberspace, and the President of this country have taken responsibility for the attack on the aforementioned sites,” the statement claimed, asserting that these facilities are under constant monitoring by the IAEA in accordance with Iran’s Safeguards Agreement and the NPT.
The Iranian government warned that the incident signals a dangerous erosion of international norms. “It is expected that the international community, while condemning the lawlessness based on the rules of the jungle, will support Iran in preserving its legitimate rights,” the AEOI said.
The organization also sought to reassure the public, stating that operations would continue despite the attacks. “With the efforts of thousands of its revolutionary and motivated scientists and experts, [Iran] will never allow the development of this national nuclear industry, which is the result of the blood of nuclear martyrs, to be stopped.”
Iran said it is pursuing legal avenues to hold those responsible accountable, although specific retaliatory or diplomatic steps were not detailed in the statement.
There has been no immediate confirmation from the United States or Israel regarding the alleged strikes, and the IAEA has yet to issue a public response.
