Iran's UN Ambassador Condemns US Blockade on Iranian Ports
Summary
Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani condemned the US blockade on Iranian ports as a violation of sovereignty and international maritime law, following failed peace talks and amid calls to respect navigation freedom in the Strait of Hormuz.
Key Points
- Iran's Ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, condemned the US blockade on Iranian ports as illegal and a violation of sovereignty.
- The blockade was imposed by the US starting Monday at 14:00 GMT, following failed peace talks in Pakistan.
- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres had called for respect of freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US Central Command stated the blockade applies to all vessels entering or exiting Iranian ports but will not hinder non-Iranian ship movement through the Strait of Hormuz.
