Iran condemns US sanctions and threats against Cuba, rejects arrest warrant for Raul Castro

Iran's Foreign Ministry has condemned the sanctions, pressure and threats imposed by the United States against Cuba, describing the measures as a violation of the UN Charter and of the principles of international law and human rights. In a statement, the ministry said the policy of sanctions, pressure and intimidation imposed on the Cuban people for more than seven decades contradicts international rules and the fundamental rights of the Cuban population.

The ministry also condemned an arrest warrant issued for former Cuban president Raul Castro, calling it a criminal and illegal act. It said the US government must be held accountable for the catastrophic consequences of this policy on the fundamental human rights of the Cuban people.

Iran declared its solidarity with the Cuban government and people against what it described as criminal US actions, and stressed the need to respect Cuba's national sovereignty, independence and right to self-determination. The statement did not provide further details on the specific measures or the timing of the warrant.

The remarks add to a long-running diplomatic dispute between Tehran and Washington over US sanctions policy. Iran has repeatedly criticized unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States on other countries, arguing that such measures breach international law and harm ordinary citizens.

According to Mehr News, the Foreign Ministry's statement was issued in response to the latest US actions against Cuba and included a call for accountability over the impact of the sanctions policy on the Cuban people.