Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, has attacked the United States alleging that the attack that sank IRIS Dena was a violation of international law and a war crime.
Speaking at a stakeout at the UN Headquarters Iravani said, “United States committed a dangerous act of aggression at sea, nearly 2,000 miles from Iran’s shore. The Iranian frigate Dena which was on the goodwill visit and upon invitation was with the Indian Navy and carrying around 130 sailors was attacked in international waters. Nearly 100 Iranian sailors were martyred. The US committed a war crime. This heinous and unlawful attack constitute a grave violation of the law and the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.”
Iravani further called on the UN Security Council to intervene “firmly, clearly, and without delay” to halt what he described as a joint military campaign by the United States and Israel against his nation.
“We reiterate our call on the Security Council and Secretary General to condemn the aggression, war crimes, and crime against humanity that are being committed by the United States and the Israeli regime against our people. To force the aggressor to put an immediate end to all crimes and military attack against Iran and against civilian and civilian infrastructure. To ensure accountability for these grave violation of international humanitarian law and war crimes,” he said.
