Iran urges UNSC to hold US accountable for threats against nuclear sites

TEHRAN (Iran News) Sullivan has reportedly presented US President Joe Biden with options for potential strikes on Iranian nuclear sites if Tehran decides to move toward a nuclear weapon — an allegation Iran has denied over and over again —  before the inauguration of Donald Trump later this month. The presentation was made in a secret briefing several weeks ago, the Axios news site reported, citing three unnamed officials.

Speaking at his weekly press conference in Tehran on Monday, Baghaei said the threat has been repeated many times, adding that from a legal perspective, threatening to use force against countries is a violation of the United Nations Charter.

“This threat against peaceful nuclear facilities is considered a threat to international peace and security, and the Security Council must intervene in these cases and hold the US government accountable,” he stated.

He added that the Iranian people have shown that they will act decisively in defense of their national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and dignity.

Baghaei also commemorated the fifth anniversary of the US assassination of Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani, hailing him as a national hero and a champion in the fight against terrorism.

He also noted that January 7 marks Palestine’s “Day of the Martyr,” drawing attention to ongoing atrocities in the occupied territories. Baghaei labeled these acts as genocide, condemning the actions of Israel and its supporters as a permanent stain on their reputations.

On a more celebratory note, Baghaei extended congratulations to Armenian and Orthodox Christian compatriots on the occasion of Jesus Christ’s birthday, observed today by their communities.

— Strategic Agreement with Russia

The spokesman pointed out to the details of the Iran-Russia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Treaty, noting that the agreement encompasses various dimensions in the fields of economy, trade, energy, environment, and issues related to defense and security.

Baghaei also said that the document is an update of the cooperation agreement that was signed by the two countries in the late 1990s.

According to the diplomat, the document needed updating partly due to the expansion of ties between Tehran and Moscow over the past three decades.

This is a bilateral document aimed at strengthening the relations between Iran and Russia, he stressed.

— Pezeshkian’s Tajikistan trip 

Answering a question on President Masoud Pezeshkian’s trip to Tajikistan, Baghaei said the visit is set to take place in mid-January.

The spokesman also said the trip will last two days, during which key documents will be signed in economic, trade and cultural fields.

Further details of the upcoming trip will be announced in due course by the president’ office, he added.

The spokesman noted that Iran’s relations with Tajikistan are distinguished and very important, and are based on civilization, history, culture, language and religion.