BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 4. Iran does not accept the language of threats and force, and the other side must understand this, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said at a press conference held today (May 4) in Tehran, Trend reports.
According to him, Iran considers itself a party that safeguards the security of the Strait of Hormuz. The Strait of Hormuz had been a safe passage point prior to February 28.
Baghaei said that the international community should hold the other side accountable for ensuring the security of the Strait of Hormuz. Companies and vessels are aware that coordination with Iran’s relevant authorities is required to ensure their safety.
The Foreign Ministry official added that Iran’s Armed Forces, which defend the country’s national interests, are responding to U.S. claims regarding operations related to the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
It should be noted that due to the lack of concrete results in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over the nuclear program, the United States and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran on February 28. Iran, in turn, began targeting Israel and U.S. facilities in the region with missiles and UAVs from the same day. With Pakistan’s mediation, the parties agreed to a two-week ceasefire on April 7. However, no agreement was reached during talks held between the U.S. and Iran in Islamabad on April 11.
It is also worth noting that on April 21, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that the ceasefire would be extended until Iran presents its proposal and negotiations are concluded in one way or another.