Iran Responds to U.S. So-Called Actions to Navigate the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei said on May 4 in response to the U.S. claim that it would "guide" the stranded vessels out of the Strait of Hormuz, "Those responsible for dealing with such illegal actions are fully prepared and know how to defend Iran's interests and security."
He pointed out that before the outbreak of hostilities, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz was not an issue, and the international community should hold the U.S. and Israel accountable for the turmoil in the region.
Baghaei stated that the U.S. has brought many problems to the region, to itself, and to the international community, and they should have learned their lesson long ago—that they cannot use threats and coercion when dealing with the Iranian people.
Regarding the negotiation issue, Baghaei confirmed that the U.S. has responded to Iran's 14-point proposal through the intermediary Pakistan, and Iran is "reviewing the U.S. response." He stated, "One can easily imagine that it is not easy for the U.S. to change its habit of making excessive and unreasonable demands. Therefore, Iran still faces the U.S. constantly changing its position and raising issues that could complicate any diplomatic process."
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson stated that the country is ready to defend its interests in the Strait of Hormuz in response to U.S. claims about guiding trapped vessels. He criticized the U.S. for causing regional instability and confirmed that Iran is reviewing a U.S. response to its proposals made through Pakistan.
- Iran is prepared to defend its interests in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The U.S. is accused of causing regional instability.
- Iran is reviewing a U.S. response to its 14-point proposal through Pakistan.
- The spokesperson emphasized the difficulty for the U.S. to change its unreasonable demands.