Iran historical steward of maritime security in region: Rouhani
Tehran (KNA) - President Hassan Rouhani underlines Iran’s historical role as a preserver of maritime security in the region, saying the country has no interest in initiating tensions either here or beyond.
Rouhani made the remarks during a meeting with a ranking Iraqi delegation headed by Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi in Tehran on Monday, IRNA reported.
"Over the course of history, Iran has been and will continue to be the most principal preserver of security and shipping freedom in the Persian Gulf, Strait of Hormuz, and Sea of Oman," the Iranian chief executive said.
The Islamic Republic, he added, would never act as the party to start any warfare or tension with other countries.
The Iraqi premier, meanwhile, pointed to existence of some plots aimed increasing regional tensions.
The comments came following multiple shipping incidents in the regional waters, which saw multiple explosions on board many vessels.
The United States and some of its Western and regional allies have been uselessly trying to blame the Islamic Republic for the incidents, saying Tehran has been trying to retaliate for Washington's efforts at preventing Iranian oil sales throughout the world.
Source: PressTV