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¿Hasta cuándo será este crimen?

From Granma · (1d ago) Spanish Critical tone

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TLDR

  • The U.S. Navy began blocking maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, leading Iran to warn of a "deadly whirlpool."
  • Iran condemned the U.S. action as illegal piracy, while oil prices surged and international instability escalated.
  • China urged diplomatic solutions, as the article questions the ongoing conflict and U.S. actions in the Middle East, referencing Gaza and Lebanon.

The United States, under the guise of naval operations, has initiated an illegal and provocative blockade of Iran's maritime access through the Strait of Hormuz. This act of aggression, akin to piracy, directly threatens international navigation and has predictably sent oil prices soaring, exacerbating global economic instability.

la imposición de restricciones por parte de Estados Unidos sobre la navegación marítima en aguas internacionales constituye un acto ilegal y un claro ejemplo de piratería

— Iranian military spokespersonResponding to the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has rightfully responded with a stern warning, asserting its sovereign authority over the Strait and vowing severe consequences for any military interference. The Islamic Republic's stance is clear: the security of the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman is indivisible – it is for all, or for none.

la República Islámica tiene plena autoridad sobre la gestión del estrecho de Ormuz y que, «cualquier intento de buques militares en esa vía marítima, será tratado con severidad»

— Iranian Revolutionary Guard CorpsAsserting Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz.

This blatant display of force by Washington, particularly in the context of ongoing conflicts and U.S. vetoes blocking UN resolutions for ceasefires in Gaza, highlights a pattern of unilateral action that disregards international law and diplomatic solutions. China's call for a comprehensive ceasefire and political resolution underscores the international community's growing concern over escalating tensions driven by U.S. policy.

la seguridad de los puertos en el golfo Pérsico y el mar de Omán es para todos o para nadie

— Iranian Revolutionary Guard CorpsStating Iran's position on maritime security in the region.

The article poses a critical question: how long will this cycle of threats, blockades, and military force persist? It suggests a deliberate pattern by the U.S. to obstruct peace talks and escalate conflict, impacting not only Iran but also contributing to the suffering in regions like Gaza and Lebanon.

el bloqueo del estrecho de Ormuz por parte de Estados Unidos no responde a los intereses de la comunidad internacional

— Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign MinisterCommenting on the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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