Iran Condemns US Over Oil Deal Breach, Vows Firm Response
In a strongly-worded statement issued in the early hours of July 8, Iran's Foreign Ministry sharply criticized a recent decision by the United States government. The core grievance revolves around Washington's revocation of a temporary measure that had permitted Iranian oil sales.
A Deal Broken Soon After the Ink Dried
The statement specified that the US canceled a general license it had issued on June 21, an action that came shortly after both nations signed the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding. Tehran views this move as a flagrant violation of Article 10 of that memorandum and insists the US must bear full responsibility for any resulting consequences.
"This once again demonstrates to the international community that the US government is not trustworthy," the declaration stated, underscoring Iran's profound frustration and eroded confidence.
Iran's Good Faith Meets US Double Standards
Iran emphasized its own compliance efforts in the statement. Since signing the MoU on June 18, Tehran has acted in good faith to fulfill its commitments. In contrast, Washington not only breached the agreement's spirit but also sought various pretexts to justify its actions.
The statement leveled a more serious charge, accusing the US of repeatedly violating the memorandum's terms, both "directly and indirectly through Israeli actions in Lebanon," suggesting a pattern of systematic non-compliance.
Necessary Countermeasures Are Imminent
The declaration concluded with a clear warning. Iran stated it would take "all actions it deems necessary" to safeguard its national interests and security. This phrasing leaves significant room for potential responses, which could span diplomatic, economic, or other domains.
The international community is now closely watching the fallout from this diplomatic dispute, concerned it may introduce new uncertainties into an already volatile regional landscape.