Asahi reported that according to an Iranian media outlet, President Rouhani commented during a cabinet meeting on Wednesday on the recent tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman by saying: “Iran made utmost efforts to rescue the tanker crew. Instead of expressing appreciation for these humanitarian operations, the United States and its partners are waging a political campaign around the world.” The Iranian leader reportedly denied the U.S. claim that his country was behind the attacks by saying: “Precisely because Iran has built close relations with Japan and China, somebody instigated the attacks while the Japanese prime minister was visiting Tehran.”
Iran dismisses U.S allegation of involvement in tanker attacks
- June 20, 2019
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