ALWAGHT- Foreign Ministry condemns US assault on Iranian commercial ship and labels it as ‘maritime piracy’ and international law violation.
The Foreign Ministry of Iran issued a strongly worded statement on Tuesday condemning a US attack on an Iranian commercial vessel, the Touska, in the Sea of Oman as "maritime piracy" and "terrorism".
The ministry denounced the operation for intimidating the ship's crew and their families, stating that it was a clear violation of international law, the ceasefire agreement enforced on April 8, and an act of aggression against the Islamic Republic. The statement called on the UN secretary-general, the UN Security Council, the International Maritime Organization, and responsible governments to take decisive action against this criminal act against international commercial shipping.
Additionally, the ministry warned of dangerous consequences resulting from the US's actions and emphasized that Iran would use all available capacities to defend its national security and interests while holding the United States fully responsible for any further escalation in the region.
