Tehran, April 19: Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Ismail Baghaei, has accused the United States of imposing an alleged blockade on Iranian ports and coastlines, claiming it violates international law. He stated that this action not only breaches the ceasefire mediated by Pakistan but can also be deemed illegal and criminal.
Baghaei referenced certain regulations on the social media platform X, labeling the blockade as a threat to Iran’s sovereignty. He noted that such actions contravene Article 2(4) of the United Nations Charter, which prohibits the use of force or threats against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of any nation.
He also mentioned a UN resolution, indicating that this could be classified as an “aggressive act” under Article 3(c) of UN General Assembly Resolution 3314 (1974), which explicitly includes the blockade of a country’s ports or coasts.
The general interpretation of these regulations and articles suggests that such actions can have widespread impacts on civilians, leading to collective punishment. This could fall under the classification of war crimes and crimes against humanity according to international humanitarian law.
On February 28, a joint US-Israel airstrike caused significant devastation across various parts of Iran. After 40 days of conflict, a temporary ceasefire was agreed upon on April 8. Both parties are set to reconvene in Islamabad in the coming days for further discussions. US President Donald Trump announced this information via Truth Social.
Trump threatened to devastate Iran if a deal is not reached, stating, “We are offering a very fair and reasonable deal, and I hope they accept it. If they do not, the United States will blow up every power plant and every bridge in Iran. If they do not take the deal, it would be an honor for me to do what no other US president has done in the last 47 years.”
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