Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi declared on Sunday that the United States has crossed “the most dangerous red line” by launching overnight strikes on key Iranian nuclear sites, warning that diplomacy is no longer on the table and that the US bears full responsibility for what comes next.
“There is no red line left that the US hasn’t crossed,” Araghchi told reporters in Istanbul. “The last and most dangerous one was what happened only last night when they crossed a very big red line by attacking nuclear facilities.”
He added, “The door to diplomacy should always be open, but this is not the case right now.”
This marks the first official Iranian response since US President Donald Trump announced that American B-2 bombers, supported by submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles, had struck Iran’s Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites. Trump claimed the sites were “completely and fully obliterated,” calling it a “historic moment” and warning Tehran that “there will either be peace or there will be tragedy for Iran.”
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran confirmed the sites had been hit but insisted that the program “cannot be stopped.” The IAEA said there was no sign of radiation leakage but would continue to monitor the situation.
Iran’s foreign ministry accused Washington of “betraying diplomacy” and launching “a dangerous war.” It vowed to respond with “full force.”
“The warmongering, lawless administration in Washington is solely and fully responsible for the dangerous consequences and far-reaching implications of its act of aggression,” Araghchi said.
Shortly after the US strikes, Iran launched 40 missiles at Israel, injuring over 80 people and damaging several buildings. Israel retaliated with fresh strikes on military targets in western Iran. The Israeli military has reported being on high alert for a prolonged conflict.
Meanwhile, global leaders have raised alarm. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the situation “a dangerous escalation,” warning of a growing risk of catastrophic regional war.
Despite warnings from Tehran, Trump defended his decision as necessary to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions, which the US and Israel argue remain a threat even as Tehran denies pursuing a bomb.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump’s action, calling it “bold” and “historic.”
“There is no red line left that the US hasn’t crossed,” Araghchi told reporters in Istanbul. “The last and most dangerous one was what happened only last night when they crossed a very big red line by attacking nuclear facilities.”
He added, “The door to diplomacy should always be open, but this is not the case right now.”
This marks the first official Iranian response since US President Donald Trump announced that American B-2 bombers, supported by submarine-launched Tomahawk missiles, had struck Iran’s Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan nuclear sites. Trump claimed the sites were “completely and fully obliterated,” calling it a “historic moment” and warning Tehran that “there will either be peace or there will be tragedy for Iran.”
The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran confirmed the sites had been hit but insisted that the program “cannot be stopped.” The IAEA said there was no sign of radiation leakage but would continue to monitor the situation.
Iran’s foreign ministry accused Washington of “betraying diplomacy” and launching “a dangerous war.” It vowed to respond with “full force.”
“The warmongering, lawless administration in Washington is solely and fully responsible for the dangerous consequences and far-reaching implications of its act of aggression,” Araghchi said.
Shortly after the US strikes, Iran launched 40 missiles at Israel, injuring over 80 people and damaging several buildings. Israel retaliated with fresh strikes on military targets in western Iran. The Israeli military has reported being on high alert for a prolonged conflict.
Meanwhile, global leaders have raised alarm. UN Secretary-General António Guterres called the situation “a dangerous escalation,” warning of a growing risk of catastrophic regional war.
Despite warnings from Tehran, Trump defended his decision as necessary to halt Iran’s nuclear ambitions, which the US and Israel argue remain a threat even as Tehran denies pursuing a bomb.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump’s action, calling it “bold” and “historic.”
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