Tehran TimesIran-leaningJun 28, 2026, 5:11 PM

Iran pledges to pursue accountability for Sardasht chemical attack

Iran has reaffirmed its commitment to seeking legal accountability for those responsible for the 1987 chemical attack on Sardasht, a northwestern city that was targeted during the Iran-Iraq War. Senior Iranian officials have condemned the bombardment, labeling it one of the gravest war crimes committed during the conflict and highlighting it as a poignant example of the international community’s double standards regarding weapons of mass destruction. The attack on Sardasht involved the use of chemical weapons, which caused severe civilian casualties and long-term suffering, and remains a significant point of contention in Iran’s historical narrative of the war. By emphasizing the need for justice, Iran aims to hold perpetrators accountable and draw attention to ongoing concerns about the enforcement of international norms against the use of such weapons. This renewed pledge underscores the enduring impact of the Sardasht attack on Iran’s national memory and its foreign policy stance on war crimes.