Iran: Strait of Hormuz to be fully restored in 30 days
Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains under Iran's full control.
- He announced that the waterway will be fully operational within 30 days after all obstacles are removed, with Iran and the U.S. having signed a Memorandum of Understanding.
- Araghchi warned that any interference or unilateral action would worsen the situation and delay the strait's reopening.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that the Strait of Hormuz will be fully restored to its operational capacity within 30 days. Speaking during a visit to Iraq, Araghchi asserted that the crucial waterway remains under Iran's complete control and management.
The Strait of Hormuz remains under Iran's full control.
Araghchi informed his Iraqi counterpart about recent developments concerning a Memorandum of Understanding signed between Iran and the United States. He stated that following the removal of all obstructions, the strait's full capacity will be reinstated, a process Iran is actively working on.
We are working on that.
He emphasized that Iran bears full responsibility, as defined in the agreement with the U.S. Araghchi cautioned that any external interference or unilateral actions would escalate the situation and further postpone the complete reopening of the strait, according to Al Jazeera.
And any interference or any unilateral action will lead to the worsening of the situation and will delay the renewed full opening of the strait.
Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.