Why it matters:
Tehran says continued U.S. military actions and threats are undermining regional stability and violating international law, warning that Iran will take all necessary measures to defend its sovereignty.
The big picture:
Iran says the latest U.S. strikes targeted areas near Bandar Abbas in the early hours of Thursday, June 7.
Tehran says Washington has been repeatedly violating the April 8 ceasefire, including attacks on commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf and international waters.
Iranian officials also condemned recent U.S. threats directed at Iran and regional countries, including Oman.
What he’s saying:
Esmaeil Baghaei:
“These aggressive acts against Iran’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty constitute a blatant violation of international law and the United Nations Charter.”
“The U.N. Security Council is legally obligated to fulfill its responsibility and hold the American aggressors accountable.”
“The Islamic Republic of Iran is determined to adopt all necessary measures to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity in accordance with Article 51 of the U.N. Charter.”
“Threatening the ‘destruction’ of a U.N. member state such as Oman, which has consistently played a constructive and responsible role in regional peace and diplomacy, is a dangerous sign of the normalization of lawlessness and bullying in international relations.”
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