# INTERVIEW: Iran to pursue legal action against US, Israel over crimes — ambassador

https://mins.news/en/item/22288

- TASS, 2026-08-14 07:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2172775

> Iran will seek legal accountability for what it describes as crimes by the United States and Israel against Iranian citizens and civilian infrastructure, Ambassador Nassereddin Heidari told TASS. He said protecting Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and defending the Iranian people’s rights are the country’s top priorities, while accusing Washington of abandoning diplomacy and choosing aggression during negotiations.

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