The Iranian Security Council has granted permission for six detained Bangladeshi vessels to transit through the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iranian Ambassador Jalil Rahimi Jahanabadi.
Speaking at a press conference at the Iranian Embassy in Dhaka on Wednesday (April 1), the Ambassador confirmed that both Dhaka and Tehran are actively coordinating the return of the vessels.
He noted that the Bangladeshi Foreign Minister had formally written to his Iranian counterpart expressing gratitude for the assistance in facilitating the return of Bangladeshi nationals.
Regional Tensions and Diplomatic Friction
While confirming the release of the ships, Ambassador Jahanabadi expressed Tehran's dissatisfaction with Bangladesh's recent official statements regarding the ongoing regional conflict.
"Iran considers Bangladesh a brotherly nation, and we expect brothers to stand by each other in difficult times," he said. "While Bangladesh expressed concern over the war, we believe a formal condemnation of the aggression was necessary."
The Ambassador characterized the current conflict not merely as a war against Iran, but as an assault on the "Muslim Ummah" and Islam itself. He alleged that the United States initiated hostilities at the behest of Israel, even as mediation efforts by Oman were progressing.
Criticism of U.S. and Israeli Actions
Jahanabadi launched a scathing critique of U.S. military operations, claiming that American forces have targeted schools, cultural institutions, and civilians.
"Do these actions fall under the human rights the U.S. and Israel often speak of? Is being Muslim a crime? They view our mosques as centers of extremism and seek to destroy the Muslim world."
He further claimed that Tehran had successfully neutralized 14 U.S. bases across the Middle East. He clarified that Iran is not targeting neighboring countries, but rather the American installations within them, adding that those who host such bases share responsibility for the strikes launched from their soil.
"Trump is Looking for an Exit"
The Ambassador asserted that U.S. efforts to dismantle Iranian technology and seize uranium have failed, leading to a naval withdrawal from the Persian Gulf.
"Trump is now looking for an opportunity to claim victory," Jahanabadi remarked. "He has declared victory a hundred times, but they have failed to change our system of governance. It is unfortunate that the U.S. has a president who understands neither himself nor the Middle East, posing a grave danger to everyone."
He emphasized that Iran remains undeterred by threats of nuclear strikes and will continue to maintain control and dominance over the Strait of Hormuz.
Diminishing Faith in International Bodies
Closing his remarks, the Ambassador expressed deep skepticism toward the United Nations and other international organizations, labeling them "tools of powerful nations." He criticized the U.S.-led global order and the structure of the UN Security Council, noting its inability to pass resolutions against Israel.
"Experience has taught us," he concluded, "that we cannot simply look to the UN during times of crisis."
