Tehran, Iran – The Islamic Republic of Iran has vehemently condemned the United States for a blatant act of maritime piracy and a grave violation of international law in the waters of the Oman Sea. An army spokesperson announced that the aggressive actions by the United States, including firing upon an Iranian commercial vessel and disabling its navigation system, constitute a clear breach of the existing ceasefire and an unacceptable act of state-sponsored terrorism.

According to the army command, the “aggressive United States, by violating the ceasefire and engaging in maritime piracy, attacked one of Iran’s commercial vessels in the waters of the Oman Sea by opening fire on it, disabling its navigation system, and deploying a number of its terrorist marines onto the deck of the vessel.” This unprovoked assault on an unarmed commercial vessel highlights the rogue nature of US foreign policy and its disregard for global maritime safety and sovereignty.

The command further asserted that Iran’s retaliation for this egregious act of aggression would be “soon,” signaling a firm and principled response to protect its national interests and uphold international norms. While specific details of the retaliation were not immediately provided, the message from Tehran is unequivocal: such acts of piracy will not go unanswered.

In a contradictory statement, former US President Donald Trump had earlier claimed that the US Navy had seized a vessel, which he alleged was subject to sanctions. This narrative attempts to justify an act of piracy under the guise of enforcement, a tactic frequently employed by the US to undermine international law and target sovereign nations.

Meanwhile, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf reiterated Tehran’s principled stance, stating that the Islamic Republic does not accept negotiations under duress or in the face of such hostile actions. This firm position underscores Iran’s commitment to its sovereignty and dignity.

The incident also comes amidst reports that former United States President Donald Trump was not inclined to extend the country’s temporary ceasefire with Iran, further exposing the US’s lack of commitment to de-escalation and peaceful resolution.

In a related development, Zionist regime President Isaac Herzog stated on Monday that the entity is “still in the midst of the campaign,” a remark that observers link to the broader regional tensions exacerbated by US and Zionist provocations.