Diplomacy
Iran Says 2-Day Proposal to US Offers Roadmap for Strait of Hormuz Security
Anadolu · yesterday · Read the Full Story on Anadolu
AI SUMMARY
Iran stated that its two-day proposal to the United States remains the most practical framework for restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz, pending Washington's political will.
- Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei stated that Iran's two-day proposal remains the most practical roadmap for restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Baqaei clarified at a press conference that Tehran had not submitted any new proposal to Washington and that the existing plan remains on the table.
- Iran's demands include lifting the US naval blockade, ending the war, releasing frozen Iranian assets, and removing recent sanctions.
- Baqaei claimed these demands were previously accepted by Washington under the 14-point Islamabad memorandum in June, but accused the US of violating its commitments.
- All vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz must coordinate with Iranian authorities to ensure safe navigation.
- Baqaei blamed recent insecurity in the waterway on US and Israeli military actions while warning South Korea against deploying naval forces to the region.
- Iran remains a member of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and has not suspended its obligations to the IAEA, though US and Israeli attacks have hindered safeguards implementation.
- Tehran maintains regular consultations with regional mediators Pakistan and Qatar, and China's special envoy for Middle East affairs recently visited Tehran.
- Iran dismissed a proposed US 'Iron Gate' task force and a $20 million US reward regarding its nuclear program as unsuccessful attempts to exert pressure.
- Tehran conveyed concerns to Armenia regarding the US-backed 'Trump Route' project and protested Azerbaijan's designation of 14 Iranian nationals as persona non grata.
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