Video: Iran’s UN envoy says Tehran ‘not bound’ by UN Law of the Sea

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Iran's UN envoy, Amir Saeid Iravani, stated on Monday that Tehran is not bound by the UN Law of the Sea. He defended Iran's maritime actions in the Strait of Hormuz, citing security needs and accusing some nations of double standards regarding maritime blockades.

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Iran’s representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, stated on Monday that Iran is “not bound” by the UN Law of the Sea and defended his country’s maritime actions in the Strait of Hormuz. Iravani argued that these measures are necessary to balance coastal security with safe navigation in a “highly volatile” environment.

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