Iran on Monday accused the US of attempting to partition the country to gain illegal control of its oil resources. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said Washington and Israel aim to violate Iran’s sovereignty and weaken the nation. Tehran added it is focused on defending its territory amid escalating attacks and regional tensions.
Tehran: Iran on Monday accused the United States of seeking to partition the Islamic Republic and seize control of its oil resources as part of its plans amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei alleged that Washington's actions are aimed at gaining illegal control over Iran's vast energy reserves, adding that the objective of the United States and Israel is to violate Iran's sovereignty and weaken the country.
Baghaei claimed that Iran had been engaged in diplomatic efforts and several rounds of negotiations before the escalation of hostilities and stated that the statements made against Iran by the US and Israel were attempting to justify their military actions.
"They aim at partitioning our country to take illegal possession of our oil riches. Even before the US and Zionist entities' belligerent acts started, we were fully engaged in diplomatic efforts and many rounds of talks. They are doing all they can in order to provide justification for their crimes. Their main objective is to violate our sovereignty, defeat our people and undermine our humanity. All these facts are quite clear, and we do not have to elaborate," the spokesperson said.
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