Tehran: The Islamic Republic of Iran has formally submitted a document to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council, dismissing a draft proposal as politically motivated, legally unfounded, and beyond the Council's technical mandate. Iran asserts that the maritime risks in the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman, and the Strait of Hormuz are primarily due to military actions by the United States and Israel, with involvement from some regional states. According to Islamic Republic News Agency, the document, filed on July 6, reinforces Tehran's legal standpoint that maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is open under coordinated safety and security measures. It urges the IMO to maintain neutrality, refrain from adjudicating legal disputes, and uphold its technical and non-political role. Iran's document rejects allegations and legal characterizations in document C 137/16/4, which it deems selective and politically motivated. It stresses that the IMO Council should not exceed its technical mandat e by resolving disputes over sovereignty or jurisdiction. Iran underscores its commitment to maritime safety and asserts that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains accessible under safety coordination. The document argues that the current maritime risks stem from unlawful military actions by the U.S. and Israel against Iran, with support from states like the United Arab Emirates. Iran contends that these actions have caused significant harm to maritime infrastructure and seafarers in the region. The document details incidents involving vessels and the human impact of the conflict, emphasizing Iran's efforts to document hostile activities against it. Iran reaffirms its legal stance on the Strait of Hormuz, challenging the applicability of certain international legal regimes and asserting its rights as a coastal state. It emphasizes that measures taken are regulatory and precautionary, not constituting a closure of the Strait, and are meant to preserve safety and security. The submission criticizes do cument C 137/16/4 for omitting critical risks posed by U.S. actions, such as blockade measures and armed interference with commercial vessels. It calls for the IMO to remain neutral and fact-based, avoiding political disputes among member states. Iran requests the IMO Council to acknowledge the aggression against it as a fundamental cause of current maritime risks and to ensure that any Council actions remain neutral and comprehensive. The document concludes by urging the IMO to preserve its technical and non-political nature.