Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called on other states not to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz and to adhere to the memorandum of understanding. He said that under the agreement, the strait will return to full operation within 30 days under Iran's sole management, and that any intervention by another party would delay the reopening and escalate tensions, according to the Iranian channel 301.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday reiterated Tehran's position that the Strait of Hormuz will be restored to full operation within 30 days of the memorandum of understanding with the United States, and that Iran alone will manage the waterway. Speaking through Iranian state-aligned media, Araghchi warned any intervention by another country or body would complicate the reopening and increase tensions.
As The Zioneer reported earlier Sunday (11:42 Jerusalem), Araghchi had already stated that Tehran alone bears responsibility for restoring shipping to pre-war levels. The new remarks add a warning against external involvement. A senior Iranian lawmaker had previously criticized the MOU’s 'unlimited passage' clause as ceding Iranian control (June 13).
Araghchi's latest comments come amid ongoing uncertainty over the strait's status, with Iran denying reports of a closure on June 19 and claiming negotiations with the US on a final deal are set to open soon. No independent confirmation of the 30-day reopening timeline was provided in this message.
3 developments
- StrongGhalibaf says Iran will manage Strait of Hormuz under its own regulations
- StrongIran: Strait of Hormuz management is solely Iran and Oman's responsibility, toll collection continues
- StrongIranian chief of staff claims full control of Strait of Hormuz, threatens shipping
- DevelopingIranian deputy foreign minister: Strait of Hormuz reopening is only partial
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- Internal intake