Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saied Iravani condemned US aggression towards Yemen and rejected accusations by US officials as baseless. He emphasized violations of international law stemming from US military actions and requested the UN Security Council respond to such provocations. Iravani also reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to international relations and the integrity of Yemen’s sovereignty.
Iran has issued a strong condemnation of recent accusations made by senior officials in the administration of President Donald Trump, deeming them entirely “baseless.” Amir Saied Iravani, Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, expressed this sentiment in a letter addressed to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council, highlighting concerns about US aggression toward Yemen.
In his letter, Ambassador Iravani stated, “I wish to express my deep concern and unequivocal condemnation of recent belligerent statements by senior officials of the United States administration, including the president of the United States.” He criticized efforts to unjustly rationalize US military actions against Yemen while falsely implicating Iran.
The backdrop to these remarks includes a recent US military offensive in Yemen, resulting in the deaths of at least 53 individuals, predominantly women and children. Iravani noted that this marked the first significant US military action in Yemen since Trump’s inauguration and highlighted the president’s allegations that Iran is responsible for supporting the Ansarullah movement in Yemen.
Ambassador Iravani condemned the anti-Iran rhetoric from US officials as a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter, specifically referencing Article 2(4), which prohibits threats and the use of force against sovereign states. He firmly rejected this rhetoric and warned of serious repercussions if Iran were to face aggression.
Moreover, Iravani called upon the UN Security Council to issue a condemnation of these provocative statements and urged compliance with UN obligations. He asserted the danger posed by normalizing threats of force, stating, “The normalization of threats of force sets a dangerous precedent and poses serious risks to international peace and security.”
Further condemning US and UK military operations in Yemen, Iravani characterized these actions as violations of Yemen’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, as well as contraventions of international law and Security Council resolutions. He expressed Iran’s commitment to maintaining its international obligations and supporting maritime safety.
In his concluding remarks, Iravani emphasized that Yemeni forces operate independently in their military decisions and actions, aimed at responding to territorial infringements and supporting Gaza. He noted that the recent US-strategized airstrikes, carried out by both American and British forces, have resulted in significant civilian casualties in Yemen.
Thus, the Iranian government maintains that its stance remains one of peace, asserting the necessity for international bodies like the Security Council to take a firm stand against overt acts of aggression and uphold the principles of sovereign nationhood.
In summary, Iran has firmly denounced US military actions in Yemen, labeling the accusations made by US officials as unfounded. Ambassador Iravani has urged the UN Security Council to address what he views as violations of international law and to take a stand against the aggression displayed by the US. These developments underscore the ongoing tensions in the region and the imperative for diplomatic engagement in addressing security and sovereignty concerns.
Original Source: presstv.ir
