Iran won’t let US threaten Persian Gulf Security: FM Zarif
Tehran (KNA) - Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran does not seek to escalate tensions with the United States, but it will not let Washington disrupt the security of Persian Gulf, the “lifeline of Iran”.
We have been very clear that we have no interest in escalation," Zarif said in an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera TV, which is to be aired on Saturday.
"We have been clear that the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz are our lifeline. We depend on them for our livelihood, and we want them safe, secure, and free for navigation of all countries, including Iran," he said.
"As we have stated before, Iran won't permit the US to threaten the Persian Gulf," the foreign minister added.
The US has vowed to cut Iran's oil exports down to zero, prompting Tehran to warn that it will not allow any other country to export oil through the Strait of Hormuz if Tehran cannot sell its crude.
Source: PressTV