According to CoinMeta, and as reported by Iranian media, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif stated that in the face of armed attacks, Iran still retains the right to self-defense. Zarif said, "In the absence of any valid legal basis for the use of force, the military attacks launched by the United States against Iran constitute unlawful acts that violate international law, and the United States should bear responsibility for this. At the same time, in accordance with Article 51 of the United Nations Charter, Iran still enjoys the right to self-defense after suffering armed attacks."