Iran Says US Using Nuclear Issue as Pretext to Devastate Country

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Wednesday accused the United States of exploiting concerns about Tehran’s nuclear programme as a justification for threats and attacks that, it said, aim to “devastate” the country and hinder its scientific and technological development. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said in a statement that repeated U.S. threats and actions against Iran’s nuclear sites violate international law and the UN Charter. 

Official Allegations and Evidence Cited by Tehran

Iran pointed to a series of incidents and public warnings as evidence of what it described as a sustained campaign of pressure. Tehran has previously warned the United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) about attacks and threats to safeguarded nuclear facilities, including concerns over potential strikes on sites such as the Bushehr nuclear power plant. Iranian officials say such actions risk humanitarian and environmental consequences. 

Government Response and Rhetoric

The Foreign Ministry framed the U.S. posture as part of a broader pattern of “deep rooted enmity” toward Iran’s scientific progress, arguing that Washington is using the nuclear dossier as a pretext for coercive measures. Baqaei’s comments, posted on the ministry’s social channels and relayed by state media, called on the international community and the IAEA to condemn threats and to uphold legal protections for peaceful nuclear activities. 

Regional and International Context

Analysts say Tehran’s statements come amid heightened tensions in the region, where military strikes, sabotage incidents and diplomatic pressure have repeatedly intersected with concerns over nuclear facilities. Iran’s warnings to the UN and IAEA reflect both a diplomatic effort to internationalize the issue and a domestic message of defiance to external pressure. 

Reactions and What to Watch

• IAEA and UN responses: Watch for any formal replies from the IAEA or UN Secretary General’s office to Iran’s letters and public allegations. 
• U.S. government statements: Expect Washington to respond through the State Department or the White House, either denying the allegations or framing them within its stated security concerns. 
• Regional security developments: Any escalation around nuclear sites or related infrastructure could prompt international diplomatic interventions and raise the risk of broader confrontation.