TEHRAN: Iran has formally filed a lawsuit against the United States at an international arbitration court in The Hague, accusing Washington of attacking nuclear facilities, imposing economic sanctions, and threatening military force during last year’s 12-day conflict.
Iranian officials said the case, registered as Case A-34, relies on the provisions of the 1981 Algiers Declaration, which established commitments between Tehran and Washington after the hostage crisis. According to the filing, the United States violated its obligations by interfering in Iran’s internal affairs through military and economic measures.
Moreover, Iranian authorities argued that the attacks on nuclear installations caused serious material damage and heightened regional instability. Tehran also claimed that continued sanctions intensified economic pressure on civilians and disrupted critical sectors of the national economy.
Tehran Demands Compensation and Guarantees
In its petition, Iran requested the court to condemn the United States for breaching the first paragraph of the Algiers Declaration. The government also demanded full compensation for damages linked to the conflict and sanctions.
Furthermore, Tehran urged the court to compel Washington to end what it described as direct and indirect interference in Iranian affairs. Iranian officials additionally requested guarantees preventing similar actions in the future.
Algiers Declaration Remains Central
Iran emphasized that the Algiers Declaration explicitly bars the United States from political or military interference in Iran’s domestic matters. Therefore, Iranian legal representatives argued that Washington’s actions during the conflict directly contradicted those commitments.
Meanwhile, US officials have not yet issued a formal response to the lawsuit. However, analysts expect the case to intensify already strained relations between the two countries.
