Iranian President Dr Masoud Pezeshkian has thanked Pope Leo, the spiritual leader of Catholic Christians, for taking a 'moral' stand against US attacks on Iran.
Pezeshkian said Pope Leo adopted a fair and rational position against the attacks, which he said were carried out under false pretexts and in violation of international law.
The Iranian president said the US-Israeli actions took place during ongoing negotiations, adding that remarks made by Donald Trump regarding Iran were dangerous and shameful. He said the statements reflected a misguided perception of power and an aggressive approach.
Pezeshkian said the policies of the United States and Israel posed a threat not only to Iran but also to international law.
Meanwhile, Iran’s envoy to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, said responsibility for the Strait of Hormuz crisis rested with the United States and its allies, adding that severe instability was emerging in regional energy markets and global supply chains.
The Iranian envoy said Iran had faced two unlawful attacks within a year and termed the strikes as violations of the United Nations Charter. He said thousands of civilians, particularly women and children, had lost their lives, while key infrastructure suffered extensive damage.
Amir Saeid Iravani added that the root cause of the crisis was the military action of Israel and the United States. He said attacks on Iran’s oil, gas and petrochemical facilities had disrupted global energy supplies, adding that Iran was prepared to restore normal conditions in the Strait of Hormuz if tensions eased.
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