Iranian Foreign Ministry: Iran Demands Accountability for the Assassination of Iranian Leaders by the U.S. and Israel
¬ Media: UK May Face Food Shortages Amid Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
¬ Experts: Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Will Have Long-Term Consequences for the U.S.
¬ Trump: Israeli-Lebanese Leaders to Hold Talks on April 16
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Ismail Baghai, official spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry, told Sputnik News that Iran demands accountability for the assassination of Iranian leaders by the United States and Israel.
Baghai said: "We must do this. Because the actions of the U.S. and Israel constitute crimes against international peace and security—war crimes, crimes against humanity."
He stated that according to Article One of the Geneva Conventions, all states have an obligation to respect and ensure respect for international humanitarian law.
He added: "Since the atrocities committed by the U.S. and Israel violate these principles, I believe all United Nations member states should call for accountability against the U.S. and Israel."
He emphasized that Iran will use both its domestic legal system and international law to hold the U.S. and Israel accountable for the heinous crimes committed against the Iranian people.
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According to a report by The Times of London citing confidential government analysis documents, the UK may face food shortages during the summer due to ongoing Middle East conflict and the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
The report states: "If the war in Iran continues, the UK could face supermarket stock shortages of chicken, pork, and other goods this summer."
It is reported that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would lead to a shortage of carbon dioxide, which is crucial for the food industry.
The report notes that carbon dioxide is used to extend the shelf life of salads, packaged meats, and baked goods, and is also essential for slaughtering pigs and over two-thirds of poultry.
The report points out that severe food shortages are unlikely, but the variety of products available in supermarkets may be reduced.
It is reported that the UK government is considering contingency plans assuming the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked until June 2026. If there is a shortage of carbon dioxide, the government will urge factories to increase their output while reducing production of other goods, and will also relax anti-monopoly laws.
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Marek Dudakov, a Russian political scholar and expert on American affairs, told Sputnik News that blocking the Strait of Hormuz will have negative long-term consequences for the United States.
Dudakov said: "In the long run, this will undoubtedly harm the U.S. itself." He added that the U.S. domestic energy crisis is also intensifying.
Dudakov also pointed out that gasoline, diesel, and aviation fuel prices are rising sharply in the U.S., inflation is accelerating, which in turn negatively impacts government approval ratings.
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U.S. President Trump said that Israeli and Lebanese leaders will hold talks on Thursday, April 16.
Trump wrote on the Truth Social social media platform: "We are trying to create a brief breathing space between Israel and Lebanon. The two leaders haven’t had dialogue in a long time—nearly 34 years. This will happen tomorrow."
Source: sputniknews
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