Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi strongly criticized U.S. strike on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Sea of Oman, saying blocking Iranian ports is a breach of ceasefire.
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“Blockading Iranian ports is an act of war and thus a violation of the ceasefire,” Araghchi wrote on his X on Tuesday.
“Striking a commercial vessel, and taking its crew hostage is an even greater violation,” he added.
“Iran knows how to neutralize restrictions, how to defend its interests, and how to resist bullying,” he noted.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Foreign Ministry in a statement strongly condemned the United States’ piracy and said the attack, “not only contravenes the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter and international law but also represents a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement enforced on April 8, and an act of aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran.”
The Ministry called on the UN secretary-general, the UN Security Council, and the International Maritime Organization, as well as responsible governments to take firm and decisive response to the criminal act against international commercial shipping.
It also warned of extremely dangerous consequences resulting from the United States’ criminal and unlawful act, stressing the need for the immediate release of the vessel, its crew, and their families.
