Iran
ON THE RECORD · 8 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“During such transmissions, Iranian seafarers have been addressed in Persian with threatening, abusive and provocative language and in certain instances urged to abandon their vessels.”
Iran · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-19
Iran's letter claimed Iranian seafarers were addressed in Persian with threatening language and urged to abandon their vessels.
“VHF Channel 16 has been repeatedly occupied for prolonged periods by the United States military forces operating in the Persian Gulf,”
Iran · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-19
An Oct. 9 letter from Iran to the IMO alleged the U.S. military repeatedly occupied VHF Channel 16 in the Persian Gulf.
“instrument of military intimidation and psychological pressure against civilian crews.”
Iran · said 2026-10-09 · reported 2026-10-19
Tehran accused American forces of turning the maritime safety channel into an instrument of military intimidation.
“any base used for aggression against Iranian territory constitutes a legitimate target for our forces”
Iran · said date not stated · reported 2026-10-05
Iran stated that any base used for aggression against Iranian territory constitutes a legitimate target.
“any base used for aggression against Iranian territory constitutes a legitimate target for our forces”
Iran · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-29
In July, Iran said any base used for aggression against Iranian territory constitutes a legitimate target for its forces.
“complete erosion of sovereignty”
Iran · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-22
Iran decried impending US sanctions after Donald Trump threatened penalties for countries doing business with Tehran.
“violate Article 1 of the Memorandum of Understanding”
Iran · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-16
Iran accused US strikes of breaching the first article of the MoU amid mutual violation claims.
“make arrangements using its best efforts”
Iran · said date not stated · reported 2026-07-12
Under the June 17 memorandum of understanding, Iran promised to make arrangements using its best efforts to ensure safe passage for ships transiting Hormuz.