A sharp diplomatic clash unfolded at the International Maritime Organization in London, as the U.S. and Iran traded accusations over maritime security and regional strikes. The U.S. representative accused Tehran of threatening global shipping routes, while Iran’s envoy, Seyyed Ali Mousavi, pushed back by invoking procedural rules and challenging the legitimacy of the session. Meanwhile, the UAE stressed the need to safeguard airspace and critical sea lanes amid rising tensions. The heated exchange highlighted growing divisions at a time when attacks across the Gulf and Red Sea are raising fears over the safety of global trade routes.
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