In his weekly press briefing on Monday, Baqaei addressed a number of current regional developments, especially the renewed US aggression against Iran, in violation of the recent agreement and in defiance of international law.
Responding to the question about the future of the MoU given the set of developments over the past week and the US military actions, the spokesperson said that there was no doubt this understanding had entered a stage of crisis, adding that Iran had never been the first to violate its obligations.
He further explained that the Islamic Republic had entered every negotiation with seriousness, keeping in mind the interests of the Iranian nation, and thus acted in good faith by signing the Islamabad memorandum.
Baqaei said that the US was non-compliant with its promises, saying Washington was so impatient in breaking treaties that it did not allow even the one-month period stipulated in Paragraph 5 of the MoU, regarding Iran’s obligations in the Strait of Hormuz, and began to renege on the very first days.
Referring to the 14-point memorandum, he said that Iran had made it clear it would remain committed to the deal, as long as the other party adheres to its obligations. No one can accuse the Islamic Republic of breaching promises, he added.
Trump’s unfounded claim
Baqaei also rejected the claim of the US president about the recent negotiations between Iran and Oman, saying no subject other than the Strait of Hormuz was raised during the Muscat talks, within the framework of Paragraph 5 of the MoU.
Lying has become part of the behavioral pattern of the US ruling body, and unfortunately, they have become addicted to it, he said in reference to Trump’s claim that the Iranians in Muscat had agreed to everything, including the nuclear issue and the Strait of Hormuz, but attacked ships two hours later.
He underscored that Iran’s effort was to reach a mechanism through consultation with Oman that would provide for the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, which, he said, could not be achieved due to the overt and covert pressures of the US on Oman.
Millions of hearts beat for martyred Leader
At the beginning of his press conference, the spokesperson, referred to the recent historic funeral ceremonies for the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, saying millions of hearts of the free people of the world beat for one name, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, as it reflected not only in the alleys and streets of Iran, but in the luminous shrines, among the devoted people of Iraq, and beyond the region.
Salutations to the people of Iraq, especially in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala, to the people who shared our grief and showed that the thread of affection and empathy transcends borders, Baqaei said, adding that more the enemies tried to dim the enthusiastic presence of people and the uproar of the media to create a distance between the people and their beliefs, more the truth forged its way.
Avenging blood of martyrs
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson, in response to a question regarding crimes committed by the United States and the Israeli regime, said Iran would use all international legal capacities and mechanisms to seek justice for the martyred Leader and all other martyrs of the recent war imposed by the US and Israel against the Islamic Republic.
Stating that combating impunity of criminals for committing their crimes is an internationally consensus-based principle and an accepted principle, Baqaei said the blood-vengeance for every single Iranian who was harmed or martyred during the US-Israeli military aggression is a serious and universal demand.
He emphasized that the Foreign Ministry will leverage all legal tools and opportunities at the international level, both for documenting the crimes and for pursuing the implementation of justice for those whose hands are stained with the blood of the innocent Iranians.
