Iran (IMNA) - In a letter submitted to the UN Secretary-General and the Security Council president, Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani condemned recent escalations by U.S. armed forces, including strikes against two Iranian oil tankers near Jask Port and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as attacks on multiple locations along Iran’s coastal areas overlooking the strait. The incidents occurred in the final hours of May 7, 2026.
Iravani said the attacks—which he noted U.S. President Donald Trump openly acknowledged—constitute a clear violation of the April 8, 2026, ceasefire and a flagrant breach of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state.
The letter also accuses Washington of a sustained pattern of internationally wrongful acts, including an illegal naval blockade, repeated attacks on Iranian commercial vessels, their unlawful seizure, and the taking of crew members as hostages. Tehran described these actions as tantamount to piracy under international law and, citing Article 3(c) of UN General Assembly Resolution 3314 (Dec. 14, 1974), classified them as acts of aggression.
Iravani stressed that such conduct is incompatible with the responsibilities of a permanent UN Security Council member, particularly one that claims to champion freedom of navigation. He warned that at a moment demanding restraint, diplomacy, and dialogue, Washington’s continued military escalation sends an unambiguous signal that the U.S. prefers coercion and militarism over peaceful resolution.
“The consequences of sustaining such a course in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz could prove catastrophic—extending far beyond the immediate region,” Iravani said, adding that the United States would bear full responsibility for whatever follows.
Reaffirming Iran’s inherent right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter and its right to take all necessary measures to protect its sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security, Iravani called on the Secretary-General and the Security Council to unequivocally condemn U.S. actions—including the naval blockade—and to demand Washington comply with international law and refrain from further provocative acts.
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