WANA (Jan 21) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has vowed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will not compromise on the rights of the Iranian people, asserting that Tehran will ensure support for terrorism does not become a “cost-free” practice in international relations.

 

In a detailed article addressing recent unrest, Araghchi characterized the events of January 8–10 as an organized terrorist operation and a continuation of what he termed a “12-day imposed war” against the Islamic Republic. He argued that these events expose the true nature of U.S. policy toward Iran.

 

Organized Terrorism vs. Spontaneous Protest

Araghchi dismissed the notion that recent events were spontaneous protests, citing “concrete field evidence” that they were part of a targeted project.

 

“Evidence shows the operations were supported by U.S. and Zionist intelligence, media, and logistics,” Araghchi wrote. He claimed that the training, equipping, and directing of “criminal elements” to incite violence moved the situation beyond peaceful protest into the realm of international terrorism.

 

From Domestic Sabotage to Diplomatic Assaults

Araghchi detailed the scope of the damage, noting it went beyond private property:

  • Infrastructure: The destruction of mosques, educational centers, banks, hospitals, power infrastructure, and public stores.
  • Public Order: He accused rioters of seeking to “paralyze public order” and create “social terror,” leading to the martyrdom of security forces and the death of innocent citizens.
  • International Law: The Minister highlighted attacks on Iran’s diplomatic and consular missions abroad as a “clear violation of the 1961 and 1963 Vienna Conventions” and a breach of “diplomatic red lines.”

 

Legal Violations and Threats to Leadership

The article highlights specific breaches of international law by the U.S. administration, including:

  • The UN Charter: Violation of Article 2, Paragraph 4 (prohibition of the threat or use of force).
  • General Assembly Resolution 2625: Non-compliance with the principle of non-intervention.
  • The 1981 Algiers Accords: Breach of specific U.S. commitments to refrain from interfering in Iran’s internal politics.

 

Most notably, Araghchi labelled the U.S. President’s “explicit and repeated threats” against the Supreme Leader as an “unpardonable act.” He argued this ignores the “customary international principle of the inviolability of heads of state,” warning of “vast legal and political consequences.”

 

The “No-Cost” Policy Ends

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed it is currently “documenting hostile acts” to initiate litigation in both domestic and international courts. Araghchi concluded with a clear warning to the international community:

 

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will not back down from the rights of every single member of the Iranian nation. We will not allow the support of terrorism to become a cost-free procedure in the international system.”