Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson: Americans insist on insecurity instead of allowing Iran

Foreign Ministry spokesman Baghaei, reacting to claims about escorting commercial vessels, said these claims reflect the United States’ insistence on perpetuating insecurity in the region. He also referred to U.S. actions regarding the memorandum of understanding and stated that the United States, instead of allowing Iran to carry out its duties under Article 5 of the memorandum, has taken a different path.

• Baghaei, the Foreign Ministry spokesman, said the claims made about escorting commercial vessels indicate the United States’ insistence on continuing insecurity in the region.
• He made these remarks in response to a question about the escorting of 20 ships.
• Baghaei said that the Americans, instead of allowing Iran to carry out its work within 30 days under Article 5 of the memorandum of understanding, chose a different path.
• The Foreign Ministry spokesman stressed that Iran has been seriously pursuing its duties under the memorandum of understanding.. Coverage difference: IRNA focused on Baghaei’s remarks about the claim of escorting commercial vessels and its connection to the United States’ insistence on insecurity in the region. In contrast, Entekhab emphasized another part of Baghaei’s comments about the United States not allowing Iran to carry out its duties under Article 5 of the memorandum of understanding and the U.S. choosing a different path.