Iran Warns UN of “Catastrophic Risks” Over Escalating US Military Actions in Persian Gulf
In a strongly worded letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council, Iravani condemned recent US military actions, including strikes on two Iranian oil tankers near Jask Port and in the Strait of Hormuz, as well as attacks on multiple coastal locations along Iran’s southern shoreline, carried out in the final hours of May 7, 2026.
He stated that these operations—acknowledged publicly by US President Donald Trump—represent a clear violation of the April 8, 2026 ceasefire agreement and a breach of Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits the use of force against the sovereignty or territorial integrity of states.
The letter further accuses the United States of a sustained pattern of unlawful conduct, including imposing an illegal naval blockade, targeting Iranian commercial vessels, seizing them, and detaining crew members.
Tehran described these actions as equivalent to piracy under international law, citing UN General Assembly Resolution 3314 to classify them as acts of aggression. Iravani stressed that such behavior is incompatible with the responsibilities of a permanent member of the Security Council, particularly one that promotes freedom of navigation.
According to the letter, these measures undermine maritime security and violate core principles of international law rather than protecting them.
Iravani warned that continued escalation at a time when diplomacy and restraint are urgently needed signals a preference for coercion over peaceful resolution. He added that the consequences of such a trajectory in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz could be “catastrophic,” extending well beyond the region, with full responsibility resting on the United States.
Reaffirming Iran’s right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter, Iravani called on the UN Secretary-General and the Security Council to explicitly condemn US actions, including the naval blockade, and to demand compliance with international law and an immediate halt to further provocative measures.
