Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has strongly criticized recent actions by the US Navy against Indian commercial ships. Baqaei labeled the incidents, which occurred in the waters off Oman, as “state piracy.” The condemnation comes following reports of the US Navy intercepting vessels allegedly involved in transporting goods to Iran or associated with illicit activities. Iranian officials have not provided specific details regarding the intercepted cargo or the nature of the alleged illicit activities. This statement marks a significant escalation in rhetoric from Tehran regarding US naval operations in the region. The Iranian government views the US actions as a violation of international maritime law and an aggressive act against a partner nation. This incident further complicates already strained relations between Iran and the United States.