New York, April 29 (ANI): Iran has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations accusing the United States of “piracy” following the seizure of Iranian-linked vessels, according to Iranian state media reports.
The protest was submitted in a letter by Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the UN Security Council, as reported by Tasnim News Agency.
In the letter, the Iranian envoy said the US justification for intercepting vessels has no basis under international law.
“Reliance on domestic arrangements, which are inherently illegal, can under no circumstances justify such an abhorrent crime committed through the use of force,” Iravani wrote.
He further argued that the actions amount to illegal coercion and interference in lawful international trade, warning that such practices threaten global maritime commerce.
“Such behaviour constitutes illegal coercion, interference in lawful international trade, and the unlawful seizure of property,” he said, adding that it sets a “dangerous precedent” that undermines the international rule of law.
The complaint comes amid rising maritime tensions between Washington and Tehran, with Iran also pursuing parallel diplomatic efforts to reduce regional hostilities.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, Iran has submitted a proposal through intermediaries offering to halt military activity in the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for an end to hostilities and the lifting of US maritime restrictions.
The proposal, put forward by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, reportedly envisions a phased de-escalation plan and the temporary shelving of nuclear negotiations.
Araghchi recently met Russian President Vladimir Putin, who expressed support for diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the crisis.
In Washington, officials are reportedly reviewing the proposal. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that President Donald Trump has discussed the framework with his national security team.
However, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington would not accept any arrangement that grants Iran full control over key shipping routes, even if Tehran is open to negotiations.
The report added that the proposed Iranian roadmap includes a three-stage process beginning with the cessation of hostilities and security guarantees from the US and Israel, followed by mediation-led reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and longer-term maritime arrangements.
Despite ongoing diplomatic engagement, analysts remain skeptical about the likelihood of a breakthrough, citing deep mistrust between the parties and unresolved regional tensions. (ANI)
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