Iran accuses US of ‘piracy and terrorism’ over actions in Strait of Hormuz at UN meeting
Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has accused the United States of acting like “pirates and terrorists” during a UN Security Council debate on maritime security.
Speaking at the session, Iravani said Iran’s actions in regional waters are consistent with international law and aimed at ensuring safe navigation.
He also criticised what he described as “double standards” by some delegations regarding tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and broader maritime actions.
“They assert the navigational rights must not be threatened, but deliberately ignore the United States' unlawful action, including the imposition of maritime blockade and its recent terrorist attack on Iran's commercial vessels, the conduct that bears the hallmarks of piracy and hostage-taking and act like a pirate and terrorist group,” he stated.
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