Iran tried every diplomatic avenue to reopen Strait of Hormuz: Araghchi
No one can accuse the Islamic Republic of Iran of not having tried the diplomatic path in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said.
Speaking to Iranian journalists in New York on Saturday, Araghchi explained that the main focus of his and President Masoud Pezeshkian’s meetings on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly was to explain and defend Iran’s conditions for reopening the strategic waterway, Press TV reported.
“Tehran was required to clearly present the conditions set by Iran’s National Security Council and defend the logic behind them,” he remarked.
Iran presented several proposals during the meetings and through interviews, with the proposals being passed to Washington by intermediaries, Araghchi revealed.
The foreign minister noted that “US President Donald Trump’s messages have been contradictory” and maintained that “Iran would make its decision after receiving a clear response through the mediators.”
Speaking to a reporter about the outlook amid Iran’s proposals and initiatives and Trump’s continued position, Araghchi said, “The outlook is clear for the Iranian people. Our people have demonstrated their power to the world in the military, diplomatic, and economic spheres and in confronting sanctions.”
“There is no way forward other than a negotiated solution based on dignity and justice and ensuring the legitimate rights and demands of the Iranian people,” he added.
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the strait of Hormuz within a week and resume nuclear talks.
“They made a proposal but I reject it,” the US president told reporters at the White House.