Negotiations With the US Are Ongoing Under Pakistan and Qatar’s Mediation, Confirms Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi; Asserts Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until Final Agreement
TEHRAN: Indirect talks between Iran and the United States mediated by Pakistan and Qatar have formally begun, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has confirmed.
Speaking about regional developments, Foreign Minister Araghchi said the Strait of Hormuz will be closed until a comprehensive and final agreement is reached. He explained that Iran previously had presented the U.S. with a seven-day proposition, and on the sixth day, the strategic waterway would be reopened. But on the American side, he said, there was a general agreement to the terms with a request for the addition of other clauses.
Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, made several key points in his statements.Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted several points in his statements.
Preconditions for Trust and Compliance: Araghchi pointed out that Iran requires the United States to meet all its obligations under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) before any talks on other topics take place. He also specified that Iran is not to blame for current tensions in the Red Sea.
Mediation Offer on Yemen: The Iranian Foreign Minister also revealed that Tehran had already extended an invitation to the Saudi government and the Houthis to hold mediation talks to end the conflict, but there had been no response from either side so far.
Role of Regional Mediators: The confirmation highlights the critical and important mediation role being played by Pakistan and Qatar in facilitating dialogue, managing the regional maritime security and bridging the communication gap between Tehran and Washington.