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Iran Urges US to End Strait of Hormuz Blockade Amid Rising Tensions
(MENAFN) Iran on Monday called on the United States to end its military actions, economic restrictions and naval blockade against Tehran, saying Washington remains responsible for resolving the ongoing crisis surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the US should take steps to restore security by stopping what Tehran describes as aggression, sanctions and the maritime blockade.
“Our position was clear, and we included our views in the memorandum of understanding,” Baqaei said.
He accused Washington of failing to honor its obligations just 26 days after the two sides reached the understanding.
“The ball has long been in the US court. They themselves started the aggression, and they themselves violated their commitments under the memorandum of understanding,” he said.
Baqaei also provided an update on discussions between Iran and Oman aimed at creating a temporary secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He said the negotiations had advanced significantly and were now approaching their final stage.
Tehran hopes the arrangement will be formally submitted to the International Maritime Organization within the coming days, while Iran has called on outside parties to avoid involvement in the process.
The spokesman added that regional diplomatic efforts to ease tensions remain active. He pointed to recent visits by Omani and Pakistani delegations to Iran, as well as a visit by a Qatari delegation on Sunday.
The Qatari officials were continuing Doha’s earlier efforts to lower tensions and held what Baqaei described as “good meetings” with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
“Diplomacy is a dynamic and continuous process,” Baqaei said, stressing that Tehran would continue pursuing diplomatic avenues to protect its national interests.
Iran also rejected claims that the Strait of Hormuz had previously faced security problems, arguing that the situation deteriorated following military attacks by the US and Israel.
Baqaei maintained that stability in the strategic waterway could not be restored while the naval blockade, economic restrictions and attacks on Iranian commercial ships remained in place.
He further argued that maintaining the economic and maritime pressure amounted to an ongoing form of military aggression. According to his position, Iran has both legal and operational grounds to take measures it considers necessary for self-defense.
The spokesman also disputed Washington’s characterization of Iran’s military operations, saying attacks targeting US bases and naval vessels were conducted under Iran’s inherent right to self-defense as recognized by Article 51 of the UN Charter.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said the US should take steps to restore security by stopping what Tehran describes as aggression, sanctions and the maritime blockade.
“Our position was clear, and we included our views in the memorandum of understanding,” Baqaei said.
He accused Washington of failing to honor its obligations just 26 days after the two sides reached the understanding.
“The ball has long been in the US court. They themselves started the aggression, and they themselves violated their commitments under the memorandum of understanding,” he said.
Baqaei also provided an update on discussions between Iran and Oman aimed at creating a temporary secure passage through the Strait of Hormuz. He said the negotiations had advanced significantly and were now approaching their final stage.
Tehran hopes the arrangement will be formally submitted to the International Maritime Organization within the coming days, while Iran has called on outside parties to avoid involvement in the process.
The spokesman added that regional diplomatic efforts to ease tensions remain active. He pointed to recent visits by Omani and Pakistani delegations to Iran, as well as a visit by a Qatari delegation on Sunday.
The Qatari officials were continuing Doha’s earlier efforts to lower tensions and held what Baqaei described as “good meetings” with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.
“Diplomacy is a dynamic and continuous process,” Baqaei said, stressing that Tehran would continue pursuing diplomatic avenues to protect its national interests.
Iran also rejected claims that the Strait of Hormuz had previously faced security problems, arguing that the situation deteriorated following military attacks by the US and Israel.
Baqaei maintained that stability in the strategic waterway could not be restored while the naval blockade, economic restrictions and attacks on Iranian commercial ships remained in place.
He further argued that maintaining the economic and maritime pressure amounted to an ongoing form of military aggression. According to his position, Iran has both legal and operational grounds to take measures it considers necessary for self-defense.
The spokesman also disputed Washington’s characterization of Iran’s military operations, saying attacks targeting US bases and naval vessels were conducted under Iran’s inherent right to self-defense as recognized by Article 51 of the UN Charter.
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