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Iran FM Slams West's "Double Standards" on Gaza, Ukraine & Silence on US-Israel Strikes

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticized the collapse of international law, accusing Western nations of hypocrisy and silence regarding US-Israeli aggression against Iran. He acknowledged German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's rare condemnation of these strikes as violations of international law. The criticism follows a phone call between Araghchi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, who warned that attacks on Iran's nuclear infrastructure pose catastrophic environmental risks. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump claimed the US had decimated Iran's military and that Tehran seeks a deal.

Key Points: Iran FM: International Law Dead, Slams West's Double Standards

  • Iran FM declares international law dead
  • Accuses West of double standards on Gaza vs. Ukraine
  • Credits German President for condemning US-Israeli strikes
  • Russian FM warns of catastrophic regional risks
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Iranian FM slams "Double Standards" in global order, welcomes German President's remarks on Israel-US "aggression" on Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister condemns Western silence on US-Israeli aggression against Iran, while welcoming rare German criticism of the strikes as illegal.

"International law is dead in practice--driven by Western double standards - Seyed Abbas Araghchi"

Tehran, March 25

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has sharply criticised what he described as the collapse of international law in practice, accusing Western nations of applying double standards in conflicts ranging from Gaza to Ukraine.

In a post on X, Araghchi pointed to what he called silence over aggression by Israel and the United States against Iran, while acknowledging German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's condemnation of violations against Iranians as a rare stance.

"International law is dead in practice--driven by Western double standards on Gaza vs. Ukraine and silence on Israel-US aggression on Iran," he said.

"Still, credit to President Steinmeier for condemning the violations against Iranians. Those who value the rule of law should also speak up," Araghchi said.

According to German news platform DW, speaking at an event marking the 75th anniversary of the re-establishment of the German Foreign Ministry, President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said that the US-Israeli attacks on Iran are "a violation of international law."

Earlier, on March 23, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov spoke to his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi.

Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a post on X, "On March 23, FMs Sergey Lavrov & Seyed Abbas Araghchi spoke over the phone. The Ministers discussed the deterioration in the Persian Gulf caused by US-Israeli aggression. They also voiced concern over the conflict's dangerous expansion into the Caspian region."

Sergey Lavrov stressed the categorical unacceptability of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, including the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant, which creates unacceptable risks for the safety of Russian personnel and could lead to catastrophic environmental consequences for all countries of the region without exception, an official statement said.

Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump said that the US has won the war, adding that Iran's navy and air force have been completely decimated.

Speaking at the Swearing-In Ceremony for the Secretary of Homeland Security, Trump said, "We're in negotiations right now. I can tell you, they'd like to make a deal and who wouldn't if you were there? Look, their navy's gone, their air force is gone, their communications are gone. pretty much everything they have is gone."

- ANI

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Rohit P
As an Indian, our primary concern should be stability in our extended neighborhood. A conflict in the Persian Gulf directly impacts our energy security and the safety of our diaspora. We need diplomacy, not more bombing.
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David E
While I understand the frustration with hypocrisy, let's not forget Iran's own role in regional instability. The point about international law is valid, but it's a complex issue with blame on multiple sides.
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Arjun K
Trump's statement is pure chest-thumping. "We won the war"? Wars aren't video games. The real cost is borne by ordinary people and the environment. Russia's concern about the nuclear plant is very serious. This is playing with fire.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see Russia and Germany on somewhat similar pages here, criticizing the US-Israel actions. The world order is definitely shifting. India has to navigate this very carefully to protect its own interests.
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Karthik V
The silence on Gaza vs. the outrage on Ukraine is the clearest example of the double standard he's talking about. Human lives should matter equally, no matter the geography. Steinmeier's remarks are a breath of fresh air.

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