Iran says security of the Persian Gulf is its red line
Saman Kojouri
Press TV, Tehran
Iran has rejected as irresponsible the statements by EU officials on the recent attack against an Israeli-owned tanker, saying the security of the Persian Gulf is Iran’s red line.
Speaking at his online weekly press conference, Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibazdeh rejected the accusations as baseless, saying blaming Iran is a scenario planned by the Israeli regime and that the comments by EU officials do not contribute to the peace and stability of the region.
In reaction to a statement released by the G7 against Tehran the official said the country will not remain silent in the face of the security of its commercial vessels. He further noted that the security of the Persian Gulf is Iran’s red line and that the country has always tried to keep this waterway safe from insecurities created by such countries as UK.
Tension has been escalating in the region in recent weeks against the backdrop of a suspected drone attack last week that targeted an Israeli-managed tanker, Mercer Street, off the Omani coast. The regime in Tel Aviv and its Western allies, the UK and the US, accuse Iran of orchestrating the attack. Iran has vehemently rejected the charges as baseless and childish. Moreover, Tel Aviv said it is ready to strike Iran in retaliation for the attack. But Iran has already warned of a crushing response to any such move.
Iran describes as “suspicious” a number of reported security incidents involving ships in the Persian Gulf region and has repeatedly warned against any effort to create a vicious atmosphere to pursue certain political goals.
UK PM announces July election despite abysmal poll ratings
Washington exploiting South Korea on alliance cost
Russia says its major offensive in Kharkov aimed at creating a buffer zone
Iran in mourning: Thousands attend funeral for provincial governor
IRGC chief: We attacked heart of Israel thanks to Pres. Raeisi's bravery
Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza as top UN court ruling due
May 23: ‘Axis of Resistance’ operations against Israeli occupation
VIDEO | Thousands join mourning rally in Kashmir for President Raeisi
Pro-Palestine Harvard students walk out of commencement in protest
British PM Sunak's early election gamble amid abysmal ratings
VIDEO | Press TV's news headlines
This makes it easy to access the Press TV website
