The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a formal statement regarding recent military actions and the imposition of new restrictions by the United States against the country.
According to the Operative Information Center-OMM, the ministry emphasized that Washington's recent measures directly contradict the spirit of existing agreements.
Tehran specifically cited the US decision to halt the lifting of sanctions related to Iranian oil exports, the violation of agreed-upon regulations concerning the Strait of Hormuz, and the ongoing Israeli military operations in Lebanon as clear breaches of the fundamental provisions of established memorandums of understanding.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry stated that the responsibility for the rising tensions in the region lies solely with the United States. Official Tehran declared that it would take all necessary measures to protect the country's territorial integrity and sovereignty. Furthermore, the statement noted that Iran reserves the right to target locations it identifies as the source of these attacks.
In a related development, Iranian officials have called upon nations located in the southern Persian Gulf region to refrain from allowing their territories to be utilized by the US for military operations against Iran. Tehran urged these countries to adhere to their international obligations and contribute to regional stability.
The current diplomatic friction highlights the fragile state of international relations in the Middle East. The Strait of Hormuz, mentioned in the statement, remains one of the world's most critical maritime chokepoints, through which a significant portion of the global oil supply passes. Any disruption in this area, whether through military posturing or sanctions, typically triggers immediate global economic concerns and heightened security alerts across the region.
