Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned against the dangerous consequences of provocative U.S. moves in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing that such reckless moves endanger peace and security not only in the region, but also across the entire world.
Tehran – IranView24
In a telephone conversation with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Monday, Araghchi issued a stern warning about the consequences of U.S. provocations.
Following recent threats by Trump to impose a naval blockade on Iran, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) declared that it would enforce a blockade in the Sea of Oman and the Arabian Sea, effective from 17:30 Tehran time on Monday.
The announcement stated that the measure would cover all vessel traffic irrespective of their flag.
Iran has categorically rejected any illegitimate U.S. attempt to interfere in its sovereign waters.
Iran’s military warned that any threat to the country’s ports would trigger a broader regional response, declaring that no port in the Persian Gulf or the Sea of Oman would remain secure if Iranian ports are targeted.
In the telephone conversation with Araghchi, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov reaffirmed Moscow’s principled position, strongly condemning the U.S. and Zionist military aggression against Iran.
Lavrov called on Washington to demonstrate seriousness in advancing the diplomatic process to restore peace and security in the region.
Both Foreign Ministers underscored the need to sustain bilateral and multilateral consultations and to fully utilize diplomatic capacities in order to establish lasting peace and stability in the region.
Iran has repeatedly affirmed that the Strait of Hormuz must remain open to peaceful navigation, while resolutely defending its legitimate rights against any unlawful foreign military adventurism.
Tehran has made it clear that any attempt to disrupt freedom of navigation or impose illegal blockades will be met with a firm and decisive response from the Islamic Republic.
