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Iranian President Claims US Naval Blockade Violates International Law and Will Fail
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of violating international law through its naval blockade of Iran. The US military defended the blockade as effective in disrupting oil shipments. Crude oil prices remained volatile amid the dispute.
Iran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, stated that the US naval blockade both violates international law and is doomed to fail. The US military, through Centcom Admiral, argued that the blockade is effective in impeding oil shipments. Crude oil prices remained volatile as the standoff continued.
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StateTASSApr 30, 02:40 PM
US fails to meet set goals by imposing naval blockade on Iran — President Pezeshkian"Any possible attempts to impose a naval blockade and restrictions are contrary to international law," Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said
PublicDeutsche WelleApr 30, 01:35 PM
Iran war: Pezeshkian says US blockade 'doomed to fail,' Centcom admiral argues otherwiseIran's president has said the US naval blockade both violates international law and will not succeed. The US military, meanwhile, is hailing its efficacy impeding oil shipments. Crude prices remain volatile. DW has more.