Iran: US blockade violates UN Charter

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei has issued a detailed condemnation of the United States' naval blockade of Iran's ports and coastline. He stated the blockade violates the Pakistan-mediated ceasefire and is both unlawful and criminal. Baghaei specifically cited a violation of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity of any state. This statement reinforces Iran's official position that the US action is an act of aggression.