JAKARTA - The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the latest attack by the United States (US) on the country had effectively made the ceasefire announced on April 8 "meaningless". Negotiations between the two countries are deadlocked, while the global country is hit by the bad effects of war.
Tehran also warned Washington it would be responsible for the consequences of the escalation.
The ministry strongly condemned what it called the US' massive attack on Iran the night before.
Tehran considers the attack a "flagrant violation" of the United Nations Charter (UN) and the basic principles of international law.
"The illegal and criminal attacks carried out by the United States in recent hours are not only a clear violation of the UN Charter and the basic rules of international law regarding respect for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of countries, but have also effectively made the April 8, 2026 ceasefire meaningless," the statement read.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry also criticized the use of the territory and facilities of a number of countries in the region by the US military to prepare and launch attacks on Iran. According to Tehran, these actions put those countries "on the side of the aggressors".
Iran reiterated that all countries in the region have a legal and moral responsibility to prevent their territories, facilities, and resources from being used as a base for attacks against Iran.
In its statement, Tehran stressed that Iran remains determined to neutralize the sources of attacks against its country and will use what it calls "the inherent right to defend itself" in the face of US military aggression and its allies.
The ministry also called on all UN member states to firmly oppose what it called the US and Israel's violation of the UN Charter.
Iran warned that silence and inaction would only worsen global instability and insecurity.
In addition, Iran urged the UN Security Council and its member states to carry out their responsibilities in maintaining international peace and security.
Tehran also asked the Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, to clearly convey the facts regarding the ongoing developments.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry stressed that issuing a statement that is general or ambiguous in the midst of what it called "clear acts of aggression" would only encourage further violations of international law.
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