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Reparations reaction bespeaks US incognizance of int’l law: FM spox
The ministry’s spokesman Ismaeil Baqaei in his weekly press conference said that any act contrary to international law is considered a "violation," and the “infringing” country bears international responsibility.
The US State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Thursday called any demands for financial compensation by Iran “ridiculous".
The comments came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told the Financial Times that Washington must accept responsibility for the attacks and provide financial redress before nuclear negotiations could resume.
On June 22, the US bombarded Iran’s Fordow, Isfahan and Natanz nuclear sites, inflicting serious damage. The US joined an aggression launched by Israel that had derailed Tehran-Washington nuclear talks.
“What is absurd and ridiculous, unfortunately, can be seen in the official policies of the United States”, Baqaei said.
“They themselves break the law, and at the same time, not only support the illegal actions of their closest ally in the region (Israel), but also try to justify them (Israel’s illegal actions), including in Gaza”.
Baqaei advised the US officials to take a look at the rulings of international courts, particularly regarding cases they once dismissed as "ridiculous actions."
For example, the International Court of Justice's case on US intervention in Nicaragua or the case on Iran's oil platforms. In both instances, the United States was found in violation of international law, the Foreign Ministry spokesman said.
"In any potential negotiation... the issue of holding the United States accountable and demanding compensation for committing military aggression against Iran's peaceful nuclear facilities will be one of the topics on the agenda," Baqaei said.
Following the US-Israel aggression, Tehran suspended its cooperation with the United Nations' nuclear watchdog, accusing the agency of siding with Western countries and providing a justification for Israel's air strikes.
However, the foreign ministry spokesman said that the IAEA's deputy chief is expected in Iran "in less than 10 days".
Last month, Iran said future cooperation with the UN agency would take on a "new form".
Baqaei said the upcoming visit by IAEA officials aims to discuss Tehran’s future relations with the agency.