WANA (May 08) – Amir Saeid Iravani, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the UN, addressed reporters outside the Security Council to denounce a draft resolution submitted by the U.S. and Bahrain. He described the move as a bid to “legitimize illegal U.S. actions” and asserted that Washington has no legal or moral authority to claim the mantle of defending maritime security.

 

A “Deeply Flawed” Resolution

Iravani characterized the draft as a “unilateral and politically motivated” document regarding the situation in and around the Strait of Hormuz.

 

“They claim their actions aim to support freedom of navigation while leveling baseless accusations against my country,” Iravani stated. “Facts on the ground prove otherwise. U.S. actions stand in stark contradiction to their stated goals and have only led to escalated tensions and deepened instability.”

 

The Core Demands of Iran

The Ambassador clarified that Iran’s position is transparent, stating that the only viable solution for the Strait of Hormuz requires:

  • A permanent end to the war.
  • The lifting of the naval blockade.
  • The restoration of normal maritime traffic.

 

He argued that the U.S. is using the Security Council to promote its own military agenda under the “freedom of navigation” cover, rather than seeking a genuine resolution to the crisis.

 

Addressing Allegations of Mining and Aggression

Iravani specifically addressed claims of Iranian interference, noting that the draft deliberately ignores the “root cause” of the crisis: the military aggression launched by the U.S. and the Israeli regime against Iran on February 28, 2026.

 

On April 8, Ceasefire: He rejected claims that Iran violated the April 8, 2026, ceasefire, accusing the U.S. of hiding fundamental facts.

 

On Sea Mines: He called the allegations of Iran planting mines “completely misleading” and politically driven, pointing out that the U.S. has ignored its own illegal seizures of Iranian vessels.

 

On Chapter VII: He stated that invoking Chapter VII of the UN Charter—which allows for enforcement by military force—is “unjustified and disproportionate.”

 

“State Piracy” and Legal Standing

The Iranian diplomat took aim at the U.S. legal record, citing its history of ignoring International Court of Justice (ICJ) rulings, from the 1986 Nicaragua case to more recent Iranian claims.

 

“The U.S. is an aggressor. It has launched two wars of aggression against Iran,” Iravani said. He accused the U.S. of committing war crimes by targeting civilians and infrastructure, adding: “The U.S. has continued its international wrongful acts through a naval blockade and the illegal seizure of Iranian commercial vessels—actions that constitute state piracy.”

 

Final Warning to the Council

Iravani warned that if passed, the resolution would destroy the Security Council’s credibility and set a “dangerous precedent” for legitimizing unilateral coercion.

 

“Today it is Iran’s turn; tomorrow it will be another state’s,” he warned. He concluded by reiterating that Iran is ready to guarantee freedom of navigation provided the “illegal blockade” is lifted, calling on member states to reject the draft.

 

Key Provisions of the Anti-Iran Resolution

The draft resolution, presented by Bahrain and the U.S. on behalf of the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, includes:

  • Humanitarian Corridor: The creation of a “humanitarian passage” to protect shipping in accordance with international law.
  • Cessation of Threats: A demand that Iran immediately cease what the draft labels as “attacks and threats” against commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.