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Iran’s Foreign Ministry has issued a strongly worded statement condemning the United States’ threats to unilaterally impose a maritime blockade on Venezuela, characterizing the move as a form of state-sponsored piracy.

The statement denounced the threats to prevent the legal export of Venezuelan oil, calling it a clear manifestation of a policy rooted in “systematic bullying and the use of force,” which constitutes a flagrant violation of international law, the UN Charter, and the principles of freedom of navigation and international trade.

The Foreign Ministry said any attempt by the US to seize, intercept, or obstruct the free movement of commercial vessels traveling to or from Venezuela is a direct act of “state piracy and armed robbery at sea.”

The statement further clarified that the US cannot use its domestic laws or unilateral, illegal sanctions to justify such criminal acts.

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[-] Drithvan@hexbear.net 5 points 1 day ago

The US does, infact, quarantine well. Only when they are flexing their imperialist muscles, of course.

[-] Red_October@hexbear.net 5 points 1 day ago

To be fair piracy is the moat prevalent aspect of our culture.

[-] PKMKII@hexbear.net 12 points 2 days ago

No lie detected

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