Italian foreign minister urges Iran to ensure free navigation in Strait of Hormuz
Italy's foreign minister stressed to his Iranian counterpart the need to guarantee unrestricted navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
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AIItalian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani emphasized the importance of ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Tajani also told his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, that it is essential to guarantee full freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz without fees or restrictions.
The Italian foreign minister said he told Araghchi that Tehran's role is crucial in halting Hezbollah's military operations.
The remarks came during a phone call in which the Iranian minister discussed ongoing talks between Iran and Oman aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping.