Araghchi: Solution for the Strait of Hormuz to return to normal conditions is US’ return to the Islamabad MoU
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a conversation with his Japanese counterpart, reported significant progress in the Iran-Oman negotiations to establish a temporary transit route in the Strait of Hormuz, and stated that the path to return to normal conditions in the Strait of Hormuz is the return and adherence of the American side to its commitments and signature in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding.
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Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, today (Tuesday, September 8) discussed and exchanged views with Toshimitsu Motegi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan, on bilateral issues and the latest regional and international developments.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs attributed the responsibility for the current tense situation in the region to the regrettable violation of America's commitments under the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, and stated: "The solution is simple. The return and adherence of the American side to its commitments and signature in the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding will provide the ground for a return to normal conditions."
Araghchi also, explaining the latest status of the Iran-Oman negotiations on the Strait of Hormuz, reported significant progress in the talks between the two countries to establish a temporary transit route in the strait, and emphasized the continuation of consultations between the two countries to agree on future mechanisms for managing the Strait of Hormuz.
The Japanese Foreign Minister, expressing concern over the escalation of tensions in the region, emphasized the necessity of continuing diplomatic consultations and coordination among regional countries and interested states with the aim of establishing security in the region and ensuring free and safe transit in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Japan also agreed on the pursuit of some bilateral and consular issues.