Statement on the recent events in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman
Statement on the recent events in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman
Statement on the recent events in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman
Considering the rumors and propaganda attacks that have been spread in recent days by the Zionist regime and some enemy countries about the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the recent events in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran considers it necessary to Note and clarify this:
- The published news about the occurrence of successive security incidents for ships in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman is suspicious and the Islamic Republic of Iran warns against any false atmosphere for political purposes. The recent suspicious attack on an oil tanker called Mercer Street in the northeast of the Misrateh island of Oman is of particular interest because from the very beginning, Israeli, US and British regime officials pointed the finger of blame at the Islamic Republic of Iran without any evidence.
The Islamic Republic of Iran, while condemning this attack and regretting the killing of two British and Romanian nationals, considers strengthening peace, stability and security in the region as one of its most important foreign policy priorities. Iran, as the country that has the most shores in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman, has always supported free shipping in this region and considers the free passage of ships very important in this regard. For this reason, the Islamic Republic of Iran condemns and condemns any terrorist act and attack on merchant ships.
- The biased accusations of the Israeli, American and British regimes against Iran have no credible support and evidence and are strongly denied, and the Islamic Republic of Iran has never been involved in this attack and other sabotage.
- In this sabotage, a kind of conspiracy against the Islamic Republic of Iran is seen and the enemies of peace, stability and security in the region seek to bring about stabilization approaches by making accusations against Iran. The Israeli regime has repeatedly stated that it will prevent the conclusion of the current negotiations on the UN Security Council, and the recent sabotage that took place on the eve of the new government in Iran indicates such a conspiracy.
- It is unfortunate that some countries have remained silent in their support for the terrorist attacks and sabotage of Iranian merchant ships in the Red Sea and international waters, as well as the assassination of a nuclear scientist and the destruction of Iran's nuclear facilities. They make false accusations against the Islamic Republic of Iran. It must be carefully examined which regime and country is benefiting from the recent incident and at the present time. In principle, it does not make sense for Iran, which has always sought peace, stability and security in the region and the world, to do such a futile and harmful act on the eve of the new government.
- The incident related to the ship Mercer Street took place in international waters and the Islamic Republic of Iran is also seeking to discover the truth and identify the saboteur designers. At the same time, the Islamic Republic of Iran has no hesitation in protecting its security and national interests, and will respond promptly and seriously to any possible adventure.
- Iran has long coastlines and numerous port facilities in the Caspian Sea, Persian Gulf and Oman Sea, as well as high maritime transport capacity and attaches great importance to maritime security and freedom of shipping. Iran's naval deployment to the Indian Ocean and surrounding areas for more than a decade in support of international efforts to combat piracy has been repeatedly endorsed and praised in UN reports.
The Israeli regime's systematic violations of international law, including its significant threats to maritime security and freedom of navigation, as well as its long history of conducting complex false-flag operations on the high seas and key international waterways, are important points that receive little attention. has taken.
Countries around the world must be fully aware of the regime's security and military adventures in an unstable region such as the Middle East, condemn such actions and hold it accountable for all its illegal and destabilizing activities.
- Unfortunately, we are witnessing the recent provocative statements of the Zionist regime officials about the threat of using force in gross violation of the UN Charter, which, like dozens of previous cases, is sometimes accompanied by terrorist acts, is facing the silence of the Western world. Tel Aviv should be reminded that it will see the consequences of any "adventure and miscalculation" immediately.
- The policy of the Islamic Republic of Iran has always been to establish and maintain stability and security in the Persian Gulf and the Sea of Oman. The Navy of the Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran, by announcing its readiness to provide assistance and relief to passing ships in the region, is ready to provide assistance and assistance to them upon request.
- In case of problems in the navigation systems of the Islamic Republic of Iran, it is ready to provide assistance and study the issue closely and has announced its readiness to cooperate with the countries of the region in this field.
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran, by communicating its preparations to the Government of the Italian Republic, the Italian media, journalists and thoughtful researchers, assures that Iran continues to support peace, stability and security in the region and considers any sabotage and terrorist acts against its interests.
Public relations and general diplomacy department
Embassy of I.I.Iran – Italy. Rome
(August 5, 2021)