Iran has strongly criticized a United States-backed draft resolution at the UN Security Council concerning the Strait of Hormuz, accusing Washington of attempting to distort the regional crisis and shift blame onto Tehran.
Kazem Gharibabadi said the proposed resolution ignores what Iran describes as the real causes of instability in the Persian Gulf, including military pressure, sanctions, naval blockades, and threats from the US and Israel.
In a statement shared on X, the Iranian diplomat argued that the principle of “freedom of navigation” should not be applied selectively or used for political purposes outside the framework of the UN Charter.
Gharibabadi stated that any international effort aimed at protecting maritime security must also address what he called repeated acts of aggression and the growing military presence of foreign powers in the region.
He warned that resolutions which fail to acknowledge Iran’s security concerns and right to self-defense would be viewed by Tehran as politically motivated and lacking credibility.
The comments followed reports that Washington recently held discussions with several Persian Gulf countries to gather support for the proposed UN resolution. The US draft reportedly calls on Iran to stop alleged attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and suggests possible sanctions or further action if Tehran refuses.
Iran has maintained that its activities in the strategic waterway are defensive measures in response to years of sanctions, military pressure, and regional tensions involving the United States and Israel.
Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes, making any escalation in the area a major international concern.
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