Strait of Hormuz Will Be Opened Within Six Days if the United States Fulfills Our Conditions; Never Bowing to Threats, States Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has announced that Tehran has officially outlined a seven-day roadmap for the United States, saying that the crucial Strait of Hormuz can be reopened if the U.S. meets Iran’s conditions.
In his meeting with media correspondents in Baghdad, Araghchi said some objections had been raised by the American officials and suggestions were made that Tehran was considering. He also stressed that if the U.S. shows seriousness, the way forward to reopening the strategic waterway is evident, saying the Strait will be reopened on the sixth day, followed by the start of formal talks on the seventh day.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi’s highlights during his remarks
But, Reasonable Conditions and Past Understandings: Araghchi said the conditions Iran has set are neither extraordinary nor unreasonable; they are conditions which the United States had previously committed itself to honour in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
Iran’s military preparedness: Iranian Foreign Minister has reaffirmed that the country is far better prepared for self-defense in previous wars and said that if attacked, Iran will retaliate with full force.
Commitment to Diplomacy: Iran is in no way wavering from its stance on diplomacy, wisdom and dialogue, Araghchi explained, but Tehran would never bow down to threats when facing aggression its response has always been clear and firm.