Baqaei: U.S cannot speak to Iran in language of threats and force

Pars Today – The spokesperson for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the United States must have learned that it cannot speak to Iran in the language of force.

According to Pars Today, Esmaeil Baqaei, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, said on Monday during his weekly press conference, in response to claims about a U.S. operation for the security of the Strait of Hormuz: “Regarding how we will respond, those responsible for responding are fully prepared and know well how to defend Iran’s national interests. The statement of the Khatam al‑Anbiya Headquarters was issued today. The world neither accepts America’s humanitarian claims nor believes that the United States can emerge from this self‑created quagmire by repeating past mistakes.”

He emphasized: “The United States must have learned that it cannot speak to Iran with the language of threats and force. Iran has shown that it considers itself the guardian of the security of the Strait of Hormuz. Before February 28, the Strait of Hormuz was a safe passage for transit. The international community must hold the United States accountable for making the Strait insecure. Shipping companies and vessels certainly know that ensuring security requires coordination with Iran’s relevant authorities.”

Regarding statements by France about a plan concerning the safety of the Strait of Hormuz, Baqaei said: “Our recommendation is: please do not complicate the current situation further. The measures Iran has taken are in accordance with international law to ensure that Iran’s interests are not violated, and this principle is accepted. If countries want to help, it would be better for them to prevent the escalation of U.S. actions in the region and beyond. The United States has made international waters unsafe because of acts of piracy.”

Regarding Europe’s role in ending the war against Iran, he said: “We have always welcomed any constructive role by European countries in matters that can contribute to regional security. We said the same regarding the nuclear issue, but they chose a different path.”

He added: “It seems that recent experiences have created, at least among some European parties, a kind of realism toward developments, and they have realized that blind obedience to the United States is not in the interest of global security or Europe’s economic well-being. We hope European countries will adopt more responsible positions regarding the region.”