Baghdad, June 28: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a warning on Sunday that any attempt to challenge Iran’s control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will escalate tensions. This statement comes amid ongoing peace talks aimed at ending the war in the Middle East.
During a press conference in Baghdad, Araghchi stated, “Any attempt to adopt a new or separate agreement from the current arrangements made by the Islamic Republic of Iran will only complicate the situation further, delay the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and increase tensions, as we have seen over the past two nights.”
The top Iranian diplomat urged all parties to adhere to the memorandum of understanding (MoU) and ensure that it remains on its intended course.
According to the IRNA news agency, Araghchi emphasized that for the next 30 days, full monitoring and management of the Strait of Hormuz will remain under Iran’s control. He warned that any unilateral actions by other parties could delay the reopening of this critical waterway.
He added, “The Strait of Hormuz will be completely under Iran’s monitoring and management for the next 30 days. Once all obstacles are removed, the waterway’s full capacity will be restored.”
In light of recent Iranian attacks on U.S. bases in the Middle East, Araghchi also called for the establishment of a new ‘security framework’ involving Gulf nations.
He remarked, “We need to reach a new framework that includes all regional countries without the presence or interference of any external nation.”
Meanwhile, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein offered mediation between the eight Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Iran, and Iraq to reduce regional tensions and restore stability.
Iraq has been one of the countries most affected by the conflict between the U.S.-Israel and Iran, with the country effectively becoming a second front during military operations.
In fact, the IRGC has acknowledged that it has attacked U.S. military bases located in Bahrain and Kuwait. Both Gulf nations condemned the attacks in a statement, labeling them as violations of international norms.
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