BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 6. The repeated
violations of the ceasefire by the U.S. don't contribute to
reducing tensions and returning to stability, the statement of the
Iranian Foreign Ministry says, Trend reports.
According to the statement, last night's shelling of Iranian
coastal surveillance radar facilities on the Sirik and Qeshm
islands, which protect the safety of ships in international waters
and Iran's borders, is considered a clear violation of the April 8
ceasefire agreement, and Iran strongly condemns the military attack
against its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
The statement noted that the attacks by the U.S. endanger the
stability of the region, and all responsibility will lie with the
other side.
"Iran, in accordance with the UN Charter, states that it has the
right to self-defense and will use all means to protect its
sovereignty and national interests. Iran calls on regional
countries to adhere to the norms of international law and refrain
from creating conditions for other parties to use their territories
against Iran and to adhere to the principle of good
neighborliness," the statement said.
The statement also noted that Iran calls on the UN
Secretary-General, the President of the Security Council, and other
responsible international organizations to prevent the continuation
of the ceasefire violations.
Meanwhile, as no tangible progress was made in the nuclear
negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, the situation escalated on
February 28, when the United States and Israel launched military
airstrikes against Iran. In retaliation, Iran initiated missile and
drone strikes targeting Israeli and U.S. installations in the
region. Following these developments, a two-week ceasefire
agreement was brokered on April 7 through Pakistan's mediation.
However, during subsequent talks between the U.S. and Iran in
Islamabad on April 11, no consensus was reached.
