Iran reaffirmed its commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) on Thursday while accusing Germany of hostility following Berlin’s criticism of Tehran’s decision to halt cooperation with the United Nations nuclear watchdog.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared on the social media platform X that Iran remains fully committed to the NPT and its Safeguards Agreement.
However, he strongly criticised Germany, accusing it of “malice” due to what he described as explicit German backing for attacks on Iran.
Araghchi’s remarks came in response to a post by the German Foreign Office condemning Iran’s suspension of cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Iran suspended its engagement with the IAEA on Wednesday, blaming the agency for failing to condemn recent Israeli and US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Germany’s foreign office urged Tehran to reverse its decision, warning that it undermines the possibility of international monitoring of Iran’s nuclear programme, which is vital for any diplomatic resolution.
Araghchi condemned Germany’s overt support for Israel’s June 13 strikes, which targeted Iranian military leaders and nuclear scientists, resulting in significant casualties.
Earlier, on June 17, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz controversially stated that Israel was undertaking the “dirty work… for all of us” by targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.
The conflict, lasting 12 days between Iran and Israel, involved unprecedented attacks by Israel and the US on Iranian nuclear sites, including Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz. According to Iranian judiciary figures, over 900 people lost their lives during the clashes.
Israel responded with drone and missile strikes, which claimed 28 lives in Israel, according to official sources.
