Iran has accused the United States and Israel of violating the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and international law following overnight airstrikes on three of its key nuclear facilities, according to reports from the Iranian nuclear watchdog. The Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) confirmed that no signs of radioactive contamination were found at any of the sites under attack, stating that there is ‘no danger to residents living near the affected areas.’
The strikes, conducted by the United States in coordination with Israel, have sparked widespread condemnation from Iranian officials. The AEOI called the operation a ‘brutal’ and ‘illegal’ act that violates international law and the NPT. The organization also accused the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of failing to act against the violations, despite its role as a global watchdog of nuclear activities.
President Donald Trump, who confirmed U.S. involvement in the attacks, warned Iran against retaliating, stating that further strikes may follow any response. He has also expressed support for the operation, calling it a necessary step to address what he described as Iran’s ‘nuclear threat’ to the United States and its allies. The U.S. government has not officially commented on the accusations of NPT violations, though senior officials have not ruled out the possibility of additional actions.
Iran has maintained that its nuclear program is entirely peaceful and is in compliance with international agreements. Iranian officials have emphasized that the targeted sites are dedicated to civilian energy production and that the strike has no impact on the country’s nuclear infrastructure. The Iranian government has promised to pursue legal action against the perpetrators of the attacks, stating that it will not allow the ‘national industry’ of its nuclear program to be ‘stopped by evil conspiracies.’
The incident has intensified tensions in the region, with Iran accusing the U.S. of undermining global non-proliferation norms. The Israeli military has also issued statements describing the joint offensive as targeting Iran’s missile and nuclear infrastructure. While the IAEA has not provided evidence of Iran’s nuclear weapons development, the agency has not commented on the specific allegations related to this latest strike.
Iranian officials have urged for a peaceful resolution to the conflict and called for the U.S. to reconsider its policies in the region. However, with the continued escalation in tensions, it remains uncertain whether the situation will de-escalate or lead to further conflict. The global community has expressed concern over the potential fallout of the strikes, with some analysts warning of the risk of a broader regional war.