Pezeshkian urges int’l action against US strikes on civilian infrastructure
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday called for legal action through competent international organizations and bodies over US attacks on Iran's civilian infrastructure, saying the strikes were a clear violation of international law and amounted to war crimes.
According to IRNA, Pezeshkian made the remarks during a visit to the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development as part of his field monitoring of government ministries and executive agencies.
The condition of the country's transport infrastructure and damage to border terminals, ports, and road and rail networks from the recent war were reviewed at the meeting.
The roads minister presented a detailed report on damage caused by US attacks to the country's transport infrastructure, including ports, border terminals, bridges, highways, the rail network, logistics facilities and other strategic infrastructure.
Pezeshkian ordered authorities to accelerate the reconstruction of damaged infrastructure, establish alternative transport routes, strengthen the resilience of the transport network and maintain transport services.
Iran has remained on a war footing since a US-Israeli coalition launched attacks on the country in late February, particularly targeting civilians and infrastructure during a 40-day conflict. Attacks on Iran's infrastructure resumed on July 11, following a ceasefire that lasted several weeks, after three vessels were targeted in the Strait of Hormuz.
Referring to damage to border terminals, customs facilities and the country's land, rail, maritime and air transport infrastructure, Pezeshkian said the attacks on civilian infrastructure were a clear violation of international law and amounted to war crimes, stressing the need to pursue legal action through competent international organizations and bodies.
The president also described expanding regional cooperation and strengthening infrastructure links with neighboring countries as strategic priorities for his administration.
Pezeshkian also stressed the need to rebuild and modernize damaged terminals and infrastructure in line with international standards.
"We must use this opportunity to build infrastructure that meets the highest global standards in warehousing, logistics, cargo handling, smart management and new technologies, as this approach will not only improve efficiency and the quality of services but also reduce operating costs and enhance the efficiency of the transportation network."