Iranian foreign minister: Strait of Hormuz situation changed by war
Iran's foreign minister says conditions in the Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war status, citing ongoing talks with Oman and regional instability.
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AIIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday that "the situation in the Strait of Hormuz will not return to what it was before the war."
Araqchi explained that "the shipping lanes and management of this vital waterway will not be as they were before," adding that Tehran is discussing the matter with Oman.
Speaking at a conference in Tehran, Araqchi warned that "the region will not enjoy security and stability unless wars end on all fronts," according to Iranian media reports.
He added that "all mediation efforts by Pakistan and Qatar focus on the need to end the war, and that talk of a new war against Iran will not bring different results—the outcome will be the same."