Loading ...Iran declares Antarctica its property in direct challenge to Biden, US State Department responds to safety challenge against global treaty
Iranian Navy commander announces planned military base in South Pole.
this unprecedented claim of Iran’s ownership of Antarctica is a pronounced threat to the Antarctic Treaty of 1959, signed by twelve original consultative nations. The treaty recognises that Antarctica shall be exclusively used for peaceful and scientific purposes. However, Iran’s threats sought to shatter the landmark decision that once brought about international unity and cooperation. Following an Iranian-backed militia attack that led to the murders of three US soldiers in Jordan last month, the US State Department has responded to the prospect of an Iranian military base in Antarctica.