Iran Warns U.S. of Consequences if Israel Strikes Its Nuclear Facilities

Iran Warns U.S. of Consequences if Israel Strikes Its Nuclear Facilities

     Iran has issued a stern warning, stating it will hold the United States responsible for any Israeli attack on its nuclear facilities, framing ongoing nuclear negotiations with high stakes. The warning follows American media reports suggesting that Israel may act unilaterally or with U.S. support if talks fail. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced Tehran would consider Washington a "participant" in any military action and may take concealed protective measures, informing the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) only after the fact. Additionally, Iran's Revolutionary Guards warned of a "devastating response" to any Israeli aggression. The Guardian

     These declarations come amid critical talks in Rome between the U.S. and Iran mediated by Oman, focused on curbing Iran’s uranium enrichment. The U.S. demands a complete halt to enrichment, contrasting with Iran’s stance that it has the right under the nuclear non-proliferation treaty and views enrichment as a matter of national pride and sovereignty. Iran currently enriches uranium to 60%, close to weapons-grade, significantly above the 3.67% agreed in the 2015 nuclear deal abandoned by former President Trump. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has criticized U.S. demands and expressed skepticism about the success of the talks. The Guardian

References:

• The Guardian. (2025, May 22). Iran would view US as 'participant' in any Israeli attack on its nuclear sites. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/22/iran-would-view-us-participant-israel-attack-nuclear-sites
• The Guardian. (2025, May 28). Trump says he warned Israel against attack on Iran as nuclear deal 'very close'. Retrieved from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/28/iran-nuclear-talks-europe-mandelson-us