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Iran: 'US blockade will fail' - Washington insists on alliance for Hormuz
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Iran: 'US blockade will fail' - Washington insists on alliance for Hormuz

From Ta Nea · (5m ago) Greek Critical tone

Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that a US naval blockade of Iranian ports would fail and worsen maritime security in the Gulf.
  • He asserted that such measures violate international law and are intended to fail, especially following the White House's announcement of extending the blockade.
  • The US is reportedly seeking allies to join an international coalition to ensure security in the Strait of Hormuz, with oil prices rising due to these tensions.

From Tehran's perspective, the recent pronouncements from Washington regarding a naval blockade of Iranian ports are not only baseless but also a dangerous escalation that threatens regional stability. President Masoud Pezeshkian has rightly asserted that any attempt to impose such a blockade is a violation of international law and is destined to fail. These actions, particularly the White House's indication of extending the blockade for months, are provocative and serve only to increase tensions in the vital Strait of Hormuz.

Οποιαδήποτε απόπειρα επιβολής ναυτικού αποκλεισμού είναι αντίθετη με το διεθνές δίκαιο (…) και προορίζεται να αποτύχει.

— Masoud PezeshkianIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that any attempt to impose a naval blockade is contrary to international law and destined to fail.

This move by the United States, which has predictably caused oil prices to surge, demonstrates a pattern of behavior aimed at disrupting global energy markets for political gain. The assertion that such blockades enhance regional security is demonstrably false; instead, they create instability and undermine the very principles of free navigation that are essential for global trade. Iran maintains that collective security in the Gulf can only be achieved through cooperation among regional states, not through external coercion and unilateral actions.

Ο πρόεδρος του Ιράν Μασούντ Πεζεσκιάν δήλωσε ότι ο αποκλεισμός των ιρανικών λιμανιών από τις Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες είναι προορισμένος να αποτύχει και θα επιδεινώσει τα προβλήματα της ναυσιπλοΐας στον Κόλπο.

— Masoud PezeshkianIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that a US blockade of Iranian ports is destined to fail and will worsen navigation problems in the Gulf.

The Wall Street Journal's report about the US seeking allies for a "free navigation mechanism" is a thinly veiled attempt to build a coalition for its aggressive stance. However, Iran remains resolute. Our military forces control the traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global energy supplies. We have warned of retaliation if the US does not lift its blockade, and we will not hesitate to defend our interests and sovereignty. The international community should recognize these US actions for what they are: a source of instability and a violation of international norms, rather than a measure for ensuring security.

Αντιδράσεις και διεθνείς κινήσεις

— N/AHeadline indicating international reactions and moves related to the blockade.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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