Hawzah News Agency- Referring to the illegal, unjust and inhumane nature of US economic sanctions against Iran and their inherent contradiction with the fundamental principles and rules of the United Nations Charter and international law, including the foundations of free international trade between states, Baqaei on Wednesday stated that the Iranian people have been subjected to US embargoes and pressure for more than 75 years under various pretexts. He added that this reality reflects a deeply entrenched hostility toward Iran’s national existence within the US policy-making and political decision-making system.
The comments come as President Donald Trump increases pressure on Tehran, saying countries that engage in trade with Iran will face a 25 percent tariff. After taking the oath of office for the second time, Trump restored his so-called “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran, which he practiced in his first presidential term after unilaterally withdrawing Washington from the 2015 nuclear accord.
Iranian officials stressed that Trump's reimposition of a policy of "maximum pressure" against Tehran will end in failure as it did during his first term in office. They asserted that another round of deployment of the “maximum pressure” policy on the part of the United States against Iran will only lead to another defeat. Iranian authorities warn that such contradictory stance only deepens distrust and undermines any possibility of meaningful diplomatic engagement. Iran has repeatedly called on the US to give up its sanction habit, and stressed that the American sanctions have targeted the ordinary people. Tehran slams Washington's addiction to sanctions.
Baqaei stressed that US economic sanctions, due to their violation and infringement of the fundamental rights of every Iranian citizen, constitute a crime against humanity, adding that those who impose such sanctions must be held accountable for the consequences and repercussions of these crimes.
The spokesman also warned about the dangerous effects of unilateral coercive measures by the United States on the international trading system, underscoring the responsibility of the United Nations and all its bodies and officials, including the UN Secretary-General, to fulfill their duties in safeguarding the rule of law at the international level.
The Iranian nation, relying on its capabilities and valuable experience in confronting unjust pressure and hostility, will undoubtedly continue the path of progress and development with determination, the spokesperson underlined.
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