Iran's Araghchi says US owes 'full compensation' for damages caused by unilateral sanctions

Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said that the US bears international responsibility for damages resulting from its unilateral sanctions. "The Islamic Republic of Iran reserves its right to resort to all available means to pursue accountability, compensation and redress, and to hold the perpetrators of these inhumane and unlawful acts accountable," Araghchi said. He added that the US campaign "entails international responsibility, including an obligation to provide full compensation for all material and moral damages, including restitution and reparations, in accordance with international law". The foreign minister said that Washington bears "full international responsibility" and can face individual criminal responsibility for the consequences of "unlawful and criminal acts and the harm caused to the Iranian people" if proper legal action and protocols are taken.