Iran Strongly Protests at US Meddlesome Approach
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a note of protest slammed the United States’ recent meddling approach and tone toward the Islamic Republic.
The ministry on Wednesday handed the note of protest to the Swiss embassy in Tehran, which serves as the US interests section in the Islamic Republic, protesting at recent remarks and moves by the US administration against Iran.
The ministry slammed Washington’s meddling in the security affairs of the Persian Gulf and strongly objected to the use of a fake name for the body of water in a resolution proposed by a US congressman last week.
Last Thursday, Rep. Randy Forbes (R-Va.) introduced the draft resolution claiming that Iran has “undermined stability in the ‘Arabian Gulf,’ raised the danger of inadvertent escalation, and increased the risk to US military personnel abroad.”
The resolution calls on Iran’s military forces to act in line with international law.
It further urges the US administration to respond firmly “to past and future instances of dangerous and unprofessional behavior by Iranian forces,” and pledges to consider Iran’s behavior when considering Iran sanctions and other legislation.
Iran’s foreign ministry in its note of protest strongly rejected the meddlesome tone and US interference in the Persian Gulf security affairs, and reiterated that the Islamic Republic will do whatever it deems necessary to maintain peace, security and stability in the Persian Gulf.
Earlier this week, Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei hammered the US for its schemes against Iran’s military presence in the Persian Gulf and made it clear that the Islamic Republic will continue to demonstrate power at its home, the Persian Gulf.
“The Persian Gulf is the Iranian nation’s home ..., and the coasts of the Persian Gulf and large parts of the Sea of Oman coasts belong to this strong nation,” Imam Khamenei said on Monday.
“We must be present in that region (the Persian Gulf), hold war games and demonstrate power… It is Americans who should explain why they have come here from the other side of the world and stage war games,” the Leader stated.