Iran foreign ministry spokesman says US attaches no value to international law

Iran's Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said on Sunday that the United States attaches no value to international law, arguing that Washington's conduct in international institutions and its support for Israel demonstrate a lack of belief in international rules and regulations.

Speaking at his weekly press briefing, Baghaei pointed to the US withdrawal from what he described as the most prestigious international organizations and agreements. He said this pattern, combined with what he called US efforts to shield Israel from accountability for war crimes and genocide, showed that the US government does not believe in international rules and regulations.

The spokesman's remarks were carried in an initial report by Mehr News, which said the item was being updated. No further details of the briefing, including questions from reporters or additional statements on other topics, were included in the available account.

Baghaei's comments come amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, and follow repeated Iranian criticism of Washington's approach to international legal frameworks and its backing of Israel. The briefing was held as part of the foreign ministry's regular weekly schedule for statements to the press.

According to Mehr News, the spokesman made the remarks at his weekly press briefing on Sunday, and the report was being updated with further details.