Israel attacked Iran using US-supplied weapons, said Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei, reiterating that Tehran holds Washington responsible for the aggression, Press TV reports.

“On Friday [June 13], when my compatriots were sleeping and our people were preparing for the great Eid, the Zionist regime [i.e. Israel] attacked our land using all kinds of weapons donated by the US,” Baghaei said at his weekly press conference on Monday.

Asked to comment on the fact that the attack was carried out concurrent with indirect negotiations between Tehran and Washington, the spokesperson said, “The Zionist regime’s actions—which we cannot imagine occurring without US support—have rendered the negotiation process meaningless. It is America’s duty to take a clear position."

"We have no doubt that the Zionist regime could not have carried out this brazen attack without U.S. coordination, collaboration, and support. America must understand: they are complicit in every drop of blood spilled on Iranian soil and every building destroyed in this assault,” he said.

On the prospect of resuming indirect talks, Baghaei stated, “They are absolutely meaningless. As a UN Security Council member, the US is obligated to formally recognize this aggression."

He added that Iran cannot accept that the US—which maintains relations with Israel—would create obstacles to acknowledging reality.

The Islamic Republic of Iran has demonstrated with strength and confidence that it is committed to dialogue, diplomacy, and negotiation, he said, adding that “the party that deserves condemnation here is the Zionist regime, which launched its aggression in the midst of ongoing talks."

According to Baghaei, Iran’s diplomatic apparatus and armed forces are wholly focused on defending the country’s sovereignty.

"Any party seeking to mediate must first compel this criminal regime to halt its atrocities. The immediate priority must be forcing this regime to end its aggression—for as long as these attacks continue, we will steadfastly defend our nation’s honor and protect our people,” he said.

Baghaei said that Israel’s attacks have targeted residential areas and nuclear facilities, violating all international norms.

He noted that the assassination of Iran’s military figures—when no war existed—and the killing of Iranians in civilian spaces constitute blatant war crimes.

Regarding certain European countries’ alignment with Israel while expressing readiness for negotiations with Iran, Baghaei said, “This contradictory approach demands an explanation."

"Two of these three nations are UN Security Council members and JCPOA participants. If they truly valued the JCPOA, they would have condemned the Israeli regime’s crimes," he said.

"We expect the international community to focus all efforts on stopping this aggression and condemning the attacks on Iran’s nuclear sites," the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson concluded.

On June 13, Israel attacked Iran, which was followed by retaliatory measures. Military actions between the two countries are continuing.