Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs of Iran, Kazem Gharibabadi, has publicly condemned the United States for the lasting repercussions of its historical nuclear weapons testing. Speaking from Tehran, Gharibabadi asserted that Washington bears a significant responsibility to address the suffering of those affected by these tests. He highlighted the ongoing health issues and environmental damage caused by the nuclear detonations. The Iranian official’s statement comes as a renewed call for accountability from the US government regarding the widespread impact of its past nuclear activities. Gharibabadi emphasized the importance of international law in addressing the plight of the victims and seeking remediation. This criticism reflects Iran’s longstanding stance on nuclear disarmament and the need for greater transparency from nuclear weapon states.