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Sovereignty Cannot Be Bullied, Justice Will Prevail

On the Inviolability of National Sovereignty in Light of U.S. Oil Hegemony Rhetoric

— International Commentary for Dubai Forum

Recently, the international public opinion arena has witnessed another absurd act of power politics. According to CCTV Global News, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed to have held a "perfect conversation" with Iran despite explicit denials from the Iranian side, and even arrogantly stated that he would jointly control oil with Iran’s "next leader". In response, Iran firmly retorted, pointing out that the U.S. move was aimed at manipulating the global energy market and deliberately spreading false news.

The remark "jointly control oil" may seem casual, but it nakedly exposes the hegemonic logic long pursued by a handful of countries: treating the sovereignty of other nations as a tradable, manipulable, disposable bargaining chip, and regarding the global energy landscape as a private garden for self-interest. Within the framework of multilateralism, fairness and justice advocated by the Dubai Forum, we must solemnly reaffirm an unshakable iron rule of international relations:
The sovereignty of sovereign states is sacred and inviolable.

I. Sovereignty is the Foundation of National Survival, and No External Interference Is Tolerated

National sovereignty is the cornerstone of modern international relations and a core principle clearly enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. It means that a state enjoys supreme jurisdiction internally and independent, equal status externally. No external force has the right to interfere in its internal affairs, appoint its leaders, or control its economic lifeline.

As a sovereign and independent member state of the United Nations, Iran’s domestic and foreign policies, political choices, and energy strategies must be independently determined by the Iranian people and their legitimate government. They are by no means subject to arbitrary promises, reckless arrangements, or presumptuous "joint control" by any foreign politician.

Trump’s remark about "jointly controlling oil with Iran’s next leader" is essentially a blatant contempt for Iran’s national sovereignty, a gross interference in the political system and development path of another country, and a serious violation of international fairness and justice.

What makes such rhetoric dangerous is not only its falsehood, but also the dangerous mindset it conveys: the law of the jungle, where might makes right, where major powers can arbitrarily deprive small and medium-sized countries of their sovereign dignity and integrate their resources and destiny into their own hegemonic system.

II. Energy Sovereignty Is the Core of National Sovereignty, Not a Private Asset of Major Power Games

Oil is not merely an energy commodity, but a strategic lifeline of a nation and an indispensable part of sovereignty. The Middle East is rich in energy resources, which should serve the development and people’s well-being of regional countries and the stability and fairness of the global energy market, rather than becoming a tool for a handful of countries to seek hegemony and exploit the world.

Certain U.S. politicians have repeatedly "weaponized" and "politicized" Middle Eastern oil, manipulating market prices through rumors, pressure, sanctions, and even military threats. In essence, they place energy hegemony above national sovereignty. Ignoring the security concerns and development rights of Middle Eastern countries and the common interests of the international community, they act solely for their own political and capital gains, creating market turbulence and escalating conflicts in the Middle East, ultimately harming the common interests of the entire world, including Middle Eastern nations.

A genuine international energy order must be built on the basis of respecting national sovereignty, equal consultation, and mutual benefit, not on monopoly, rumor-mongering, manipulation, and coercive hegemonism.

III. Defending the Sacred Inviolability of Sovereignty Is a Common Choice of the Middle East and the World

In today’s world, the trend toward multipolarity is irreversible. More and more countries have clearly realized that:
Without sovereign independence, there can be no development or security;
without sovereign dignity, there can be no national future.

First, we must firmly resist all forms of violations of sovereignty. Whether it is open interference in internal affairs, slander and disinformation against other countries, or attempts to control their resources and dictate their future, all constitute violations of international law and should be jointly opposed by the international community.

Second, we must uphold the equality of sovereignty of all countries. Major powers should not act condescendingly, and strong countries should not bully the weak. The future of the Middle East must be controlled by the people of the Middle East themselves, and international affairs must be decided through consultation among all nations.

Third, we must safeguard international fairness and justice through multilateralism. As an international exchange platform connecting the East and the West, Dubai should especially advocate the basic principles of mutual respect and non-interference in internal affairs, oppose hegemonism and unilateralism, and promote the building of a more just and reasonable global governance system.

Conclusion

Trump’s remarks on "jointly controlling Iranian oil" serve as a profound lesson on sovereignty. They remind the world once again: hegemonic thinking still lingers, and sovereign dignity must be continuously defended.

All countries, big or small, strong or weak, rich or poor, are equal in sovereignty, and their sovereignty is sacred and inviolable. Any act that attempts to violate the sovereignty of other countries, manipulate their destinies, or monopolize global resources will ultimately go against the historical trend and international justice, and will surely be firmly resisted by people of all countries.

The future of the Middle East is chosen by the people of the Middle East;
world order is guarded by the sovereignty of all nations.

Only by respecting sovereignty and upholding justice can humanity stay away from bullying and turmoil, and move toward lasting peace and common development.

 

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主权不容霸凌，公道自在人心——从美国石油霸权言论看国家主权的神圣不可侵犯

——迪拜论坛国际评论

近日，国际舆论场再现强权政治的荒诞一幕。据CCTV国际时讯报道，美国总统特朗普在伊朗方面明确否认的情况下，仍对外宣称已与伊方“完美对话”，甚至妄言将与伊朗“下一任领袖”共同控制石油。对此，伊朗方面严正回应，直指美国此举是为操纵国际能源市场、蓄意散布虚假新闻。

一句“共同控制石油”，看似轻描淡写，实则赤裸裸暴露了少数国家长期奉行的霸权逻辑：将他国主权视为可交易、可操控、可置换的筹码，把国际能源格局当作满足一己私利的后花园。在迪拜论坛所倡导的多边主义与公平正义框架下，我们必须鲜明重申一条颠扑不破的国际关系铁律：主权国家的主权，神圣不可侵犯。

一、主权是国家生存之基，绝不容外部指手画脚

国家主权，是现代国际关系的基石，是《联合国宪章》明确确立的核心准则，意味着一国对内拥有最高管辖权、对外享有独立平等地位，任何外部势力无权干涉内政、无权指定领导人、无权操控经济命脉。

伊朗作为主权独立的联合国成员国，其内外政策、政治选择、能源战略，只能由伊朗人民和合法政府自主决定，绝非任何外国政客可以随意许诺、擅自安排、妄加“共控”的对象。

特朗普所谓“与伊朗下一任领袖共控石油”的言论，本质上是对伊朗国家主权的公然蔑视，是对他国政治制度与发展道路的粗暴干涉，更是对国际公平正义的严重践踏。

这种言论之所以危险，不仅在于其虚假不实，更在于它传递出一种危险思维：弱肉强食、强权即真理，大国可以随意剥夺中小国家的主权尊严，将他国资源与命运纳入自身霸权体系。

二、能源主权是主权核心，绝非大国博弈的私产

石油不仅是能源商品，更是国家战略命脉，是主权不可或缺的重要组成部分。中东地区能源资源丰富，理应服务于中东地区国家发展与民生福祉，服务于全球能源市场的稳定与公平，而绝不能成为少数国家谋求霸权、收割世界的工具。

美国部分政客频繁将中东石油“武器化”“政治化”，通过造谣、施压、制裁乃至军事威胁操纵市场价格，本质上是把能源霸权凌驾于国家主权之上。他们无视中东地区国家的安全关切与发展权利，无视国际社会共同利益，只以自身政治私利与资本利益为导向，制造市场动荡、加剧中东地区冲突，最终损害的是包括中东国家在内的全世界共同利益。

真正的国际能源秩序，应当建立在尊重各国主权、平等协商、互利共赢的基础之上，而不是建立在垄断控制、造谣操控、强权胁迫之上。

三、捍卫主权神圣不可侵犯，是中东与世界的共同选择

当今世界，多极化趋势不可逆转，越来越多国家清醒认识到：没有主权独立，就没有发展安全；没有主权尊严，就没有民族未来。

第一，必须坚决抵制任何形式的主权侵犯。无论是公开干涉内政、造谣抹黑他国，还是妄图操控他国资源、指定他国未来，都是对国际法的破坏，都应遭到国际社会共同反对。

第二，必须坚持各国主权一律平等。大国不能居高临下，强国不能恃强凌弱，中东国家的命运必须掌握在中东人民自己手中，国际事务必须由各国共同商量着办。

第三，必须以多边主义守护国际公平正义。迪拜作为连接东西方的国际交流平台，更应倡导相互尊重、互不干涉内政的基本原则，反对霸权主义、单边主义，推动构建更加公正合理的全球治理体系。

结语

特朗普有关“共控伊朗石油”的言论，是一堂深刻的主权教育课。它再次警示世界：霸权思维仍在作祟，主权尊严仍需捍卫。

国家不分大小、强弱、贫富，主权一律平等，且神圣不可侵犯。任何试图侵犯他国主权、操控他国命运、垄断全球资源的行径，终究违背历史潮流、违背国际公义，也必然遭到世界各国人民的坚决抵制。

中东的未来，由中东人民自主选择；世界的秩序，由各国主权共同守护。唯有尊重主权、坚守公道，人类才能远离霸凌与动荡，走向持久和平与共同发展。

 

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