Iran set to seek compensation over Israel, U.S. attacks

Tehran accuses both countries of violating its sovereignty and killing civilians during 12-day war; vows to pursue legal redress internationally.

By David Brummer, World Israel News

Iran is seeking international recognition and financial compensation for what it calls acts of aggression committed by the United States and Israel during last month’s 12-day conflict, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Tuesday.

In a phone call with his Armenian counterpart Ararat Mirzoyan, Araghchi claimed that strikes by Israel and later by the U.S. amounted to violations of Iranian sovereignty and international law.

He urged global institutions, including the United Nations, to hold both nations accountable.

“The Islamic Republic of Iran is seriously pursuing its right to have the aggressor recognized and seek compensation in international organizations,” said Araghchi.

According to Iranian reports, the fighting began on June 13, when Israel launched precision airstrikes on senior Iranian military figures and nuclear personnel.

The campaign reportedly resulted in the deaths of over 900 people, including civilians.

Iranian media outlets say residential neighborhoods and civilian infrastructure were also struck.

The United States joined the conflict on June 22, targeting Iranian nuclear sites at Fordow, Isfahan, and Natanz in a series of air raids.

Iranian officials say the Fordow enrichment facility, located deep underground, suffered “serious and heavy” damage.

In an interview with CBS News aired earlier this week, Araghchi said that Iran still does not fully understand the extent of the damage to the Fordow site.

“We need to wait and see if [the facilities] are able to be relaunched or if they will be relaunched,” he said.

During their conversation, Araghchi and Mirzoyan also discussed broader regional dynamics and reaffirmed the relationship between Tehran and Yerevan.

Mirzoyan expressed sympathy for the victims and voiced support for the ongoing ceasefire.

Israeli officials have remained tight-lipped about the strikes, while President Donald Trump has defended U.S. involvement as a necessary move to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions.