Iran has warned that if its nuclear sites are attacked by Israel, the United States will also be held responsible. Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, issued the warning in a letter sent to the United Nations.

"We believe that in the event of any attack on the nuclear facilities of the Islamic Republic of Iran by the Zionist regime, the US government will also be involved and bear legal responsibility," Araghchi wrote.

His statement came after a CNN report mentioned that unnamed US officials said Israel may be preparing for such a strike.

US-Israel Talks Address Iran and Security Concerns

Meanwhile, the White House said President Donald Trump had a “productive discussion” with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They talked about Iran and also about the recent killing of two Israeli embassy employees in Washington.

IAEA Meeting to Review Iran's Nuclear Program

These developments are unfolding just before an important meeting in June. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors will gather in Vienna to assess Iran's nuclear efforts.

2015 Nuclear Deal and Snapback Sanctions

The nuclear agreement signed in 2015 includes a provision for quickly reapplying UN sanctions if Iran breaks its promises. This process is called the “snapback” mechanism.

Britain, France, and Germany—three key European countries that are part of the agreement—have warned that they will consider using this option if Europe’s safety is at risk.

Iran Warns of Dire Consequences

In response, Araghchi cautioned that using the snapback mechanism would have serious effects.

He said such a move would lead to “consequences not only the end of Europe's role in the agreement, but also an escalation of tensions that could become irreversible.”