The Iranian Foreign Minister: U.S. Threats Reveal Lack of Diplomatic Good Faith
¬ Iran's Armed Forces: Will Respond Swiftly to U.S. Interception of Iranian Vessels in the Oman Sea
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Iran's Press TV reported that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, during a phone call with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, stated that repeated U.S. actions undermining trust, threatening Iranian ships and ports, as well as Washington’s unreasonable demands, are clear signs of bad intentions and lack of diplomatic sincerity.
The television network reported: "During the conversation with Pakistan’s foreign minister, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reviewed multiple instances over the past year where the United States has undermined trust… He pointed out that the U.S. recently violated the ceasefire agreement, threatened Iranian ports, coasts, and vessels, made threatening statements, made unreasonable demands, and demonstrated contradictory behaviors."
The report added that Araghchi emphasized this constituted clear evidence of U.S. ill intent and lack of diplomatic sincerity.
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A representative from Iran’s armed forces’ “Hajj al-Abiad” Central Command stated that Iran will respond swiftly to the U.S. military’s detention of an Iranian vessel in the Oman Sea.
Previously, the U.S. Central Command confirmed intercepting a commercial Iranian vessel named "Touska" attempting to break through the U.S. blockade in the Oman Sea. The Central Command stated that the ship is currently under U.S. control.
Reuters cited a representative from Iran’s “Hajj al-Abiad” Central Command saying: "We warn that Iran’s armed forces will soon retaliate with forceful measures against this act of armed piracy by U.S. forces."
On April 13, the U.S. Navy began blocking all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports on both sides of the Strait of Hormuz. The strait handles approximately 20% of global oil, refined petroleum products, and liquefied natural gas shipments. Washington claimed that as long as ships not related to Iran do not pay tolls to Tehran, they may freely pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian government has not formally announced any toll collection, though it has previously indicated such plans.
On February 28, the U.S. and Israel launched attacks on targets inside Iran, resulting in over 3,000 deaths. On April 8, Washington and Tehran announced a two-week ceasefire, but subsequent negotiations held in Islamabad failed to produce results. There has been no announcement of renewed hostilities so far, yet the U.S. has already begun blockading Iranian ports. Mediators are now attempting to organize a new round of talks.
Source: sputniknews
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