Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, informed the UN Security Council that Tehran remains dedicated to upholding a ceasefire agreement, including ensuring secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. This commitment is conditional on the United States fulfilling its obligations under the accord.
During his address to the Security Council on Thursday, Iravani clarified that Iran’s obligation involves using “best efforts” to guarantee safe passage for commercial vessels through the strait for 60 days, without levying transit fees.
The arrangement facilitates the immediate resumption of commercial shipping while addressing military and technical barriers to navigation in the strategic waterway.
Iravani stated that Iran anticipates completing demining operations in the Hormuz Strait within 30 days.
Rejecting allegations raised by the United States during the session, Iravani dismissed them as “unfounded.” He further criticized U.S. actions, asserting that Washington, in collaboration with Israel, had initiated “two wars of aggression” against Iran during diplomatic negotiations, which he claimed violated the UN Charter and international law.
Iravani emphasized that the technical negotiations, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, aimed at implementing the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, require the Security Council to avoid actions that could jeopardize ongoing diplomatic efforts.
These remarks follow Iranian negotiators’ departure from Qatar after Tehran temporarily halted diplomatic talks ahead of the funeral of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whom Iranian authorities stated died in U.S. and Israeli strikes last February.
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