Iran demands US reparations, warns of future retaliation: Exclusive
He added that Tehran will submit complaints to the United Nations condemning the attacks on its scientific and technical facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.
Khatibzadeh labeled the Israeli attack as part of a larger strategic error by the entity, which he said had received "a major stinging blow" in response to its actions, warning that Israeli settlers are now paying the price for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's decisions.
Moreover, he stressed that Washington must be held accountable for the extensive damage inflicted on Iran's nuclear infrastructure, emphasizing that the strikes constitute a blatant act of aggression and violate international norms.
Khatibzadeh stated to Al Mayadeen that 'Iran does not trust a negotiator who plotted against it," warning that what could not be achieved through force would not be conceded through negotiations.
He clarified that Iran has communicated, via indirect exchanges, that it will not resume nuclear negotiations with Washington unless Israeli attacks end and the Israeli occupation takes responsibility for its aggression.
Concerning the ceasefire agreement, he stressed that there was no written ceasefire agreement with the occupation, and the current cessation of hostilities was a result of Iran's firm stance, pointing out the Israeli violations in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria.
On another note, the Iranian diplomat confirmed that Iran launched a powerful retaliatory strike on the US military's al-Udeid airbase near Doha on Monday evening, marking a response to the earlier attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.
Speaking to Al Mayadeen, he added that Iran's armed forces remain fully prepared to respond decisively to any new act of aggression, emphasizing that "Iran, a powerful and resilient country, stood firm in the face of the Israeli aggression."
Additionally, Khatibzadeh sharply criticized International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi, accusing him of playing a regrettable role in facilitating the attacks. He called for Grossi to be held accountable.
That said, Iran's Parliament announced a major shift in nuclear oversight policy on Wednesday, voting to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) unless the safety of its nuclear facilities is guaranteed.
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