Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has accused Israel and the United States of killing civilians and causing environmental damage during recent strikes in Iran, while also criticizing Washington’s regional security role.
Araghchi on Monday alleged that hundreds of Iranian civilians, including more than 200 children, have been killed in bombings carried out by Israel and the United States.
In a post on social media platform X, Araghchi also claimed that some neighboring countries hosting U.S. forces were permitting attacks on Iran and called on them to clarify their positions. The comments came amid escalating regional tensions and ongoing military exchanges in West Asia.
Araghchi earlier wrote on X (Twitter) that Israel’s bombing of fuel depots in Tehran violates international law and amounts to “ecocide.” He warned that residents could face long-term health and environmental damage, adding that contamination of soil and groundwater may have generational impacts. Araghchi said Israel must be punished for what he described as war crimes.
In a separate statement earlier, Araghchi criticized the United States’ regional security framework, saying Washington’s much-touted security umbrella had “proven to be full of holes.” He claimed the U.S. was now seeking help from other countries, including China, to help secure the Strait of Hormuz.
Araghchi also called on brotherly neighbors to expel what he described as foreign aggressors from the region, saying their presence primarily serves the interests of Israel.