Iran Denounces US Blockade of its Ports as "Criminal" and a Violation of Truce
Iran denounced this Sunday that the maritime blockade imposed by the United States against its ports constitutes a violation of the ceasefire and described it as an "illegal and criminal" act that violates international law. "The continuation by the United States of the blockade of the ports or coast of Iran not only [...]
TL;DR
- Iran condemned the US maritime blockade of its ports as an illegal and criminal act violating international law and a ceasefire.
- Iran stated the US blockade violates UN Charter Article 2(4) and constitutes aggression under UN General Assembly Resolution 3314.
- Iran accused the US of imposing "collective punishment" on its population, deeming it a war crime and crime against humanity.
- US President Donald Trump accused Iran of violating the truce by closing the Strait of Hormuz.
- Trump alleged Iran fired on a French vessel and a UK freighter in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Mutual accusations occurred three days before a two-week truce expires, with a US delegation traveling to Islamabad for negotiations.