China slams US strikes on Iran nuclear sites
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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that the United States and "Israel" had crossed a "very big red line" and would be met with a response "by all means necessary."
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China UN Ambassador Fu Cong addresses the United Nations Security Council, Monday, March 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Tensions erupted at the United Nations on Sunday following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, an act widely denounced as a flagrant violation of international law and an assault on Iran's sovereign rights.
China's Ambassador to the UN, Fu Cong, directly challenged Washington's credibility in the aftermath of the aggression. "Iran is harmed, but also US credibility is harmed as a country and as a party to any international negotiation," he said.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed damage at three peaceful nuclear facilities in Isfahan, Fordow, and Natanz, all monitored regularly under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
Despite the destruction, no radiation leakage was detected, further debunking US claims of an imminent nuclear threat. The IAEA's Director General, Rafael Grossi, announced an emergency Board of Governors meeting in Vienna for Monday and will address the UN Security Council regarding the unlawful attack.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres condemned the US bombing campaign as a "perilous turn" in regional dynamics and urged all parties to exercise restraint. His statement, while cautious, underscored the gravity of Washington's militarism and its dangerous consequences for global stability.
Calculated escalation
The strikes follow what many now understand to be a deliberate deception by the US administration. While President Trump made public gestures about diplomacy, The Atlantic revealed that military action had already been greenlit behind closed doors, in step with Israeli provocations. Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter described the operation as "a grand act of theater," noting that Iran had preemptively secured its critical nuclear assets. "Nothing of significance was accomplished," Ritter said, pointing instead to Trump's political desperation as the true motive.
Iranian authorities have rejected the US narrative of victory and confirmed that their peaceful nuclear program remains intact. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that the United States and "Israel" had crossed a "very big red line" and would be met with a response "by all means necessary."
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As part of its strategic posture, Iran's Shura Council has recommended the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital energy corridor for global markets. Iranian MP Esmail Kowsari emphasized that the option is "seriously on the table," pending final approval from the Supreme National Security Council. The move would send a clear signal that Tehran will not allow its sovereignty to be trampled without consequence.
Meanwhile, the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) accused the IAEA of silence and complicity. In a formal letter, AEOI head Mohammad Eslami demanded a full investigation and urged the agency to publicly condemn Washington's unlawful act of aggression. "The US has not only targeted civilian infrastructure, it has attacked the principle of multilateralism itself," the letter stated.
As global condemnation builds, Iran stands firm in defending its rights, its people, and the sovereignty of the region.
