Tehran, Oct. 21 (LaPresse) – Iran and the United States are continuing indirect talks through Pakistan and Qatar, but in the meantime the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington accepts Tehran’s conditions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iraqi broadcaster Al Ekhbariya, explaining that Tehran had presented a seven-day initiative under which the strait would be fully reopened on the sixth day. The United States, Araghchi said, has accepted the plan but is asking for further guarantees. “If they comply with the conditions, the strait will be fully reopened and, subsequently, we will continue with further rounds of negotiations until a final agreement is reached.” Araghchi also denied Iran’s involvement in developments in the Red Sea, stating that “they do not concern us”. The minister added that neither Saudi Arabia nor Yemen’s Houthis had responded to Tehran’s offer to mediate in the conflict.
Iran, Araghchi: “US approved seven-day plan but is asking for further guarantees”
Tehran, Oct. 21 (LaPresse) – Iran and the United States are continuing indirect talks through Pakistan and Qatar, but in the meantime the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington accepts Tehran’s conditions. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Iraqi broadcaster Al Ekhbariya, explaining that Tehran had presented a seven-day initiative under which the strait would be fully reopened on the sixth day. The United States, Araghchi said, has accepted the plan but is asking for further guarantees. “If they comply with the conditions, the strait will be fully reopened and, subsequently, we will continue with further rounds of negotiations until a final agreement is reached.” Araghchi also denied Iran’s involvement in developments in the Red Sea, stating that “they do not concern us”. The minister added that neither Saudi Arabia nor Yemen’s Houthis had responded to Tehran’s offer to mediate in the conflict.