Iranian foreign minister discusses situation in Strait of Hormuz with Turkish and Omani counterparts
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate phone calls on July 9 with his Turkish and Omani counterparts, Hakan Fidan and Badr Albusaidi, to discuss the situation in the Middle East, particularly developments in the Strait of Hormuz.
The information was released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry. According to the ministry’s statement, Türkiye and Oman underscored the importance of diplomacy, dialogue and joint efforts to address regional challenges and prevent further escalation of tensions between Iran and the United States.
The ministers also discussed other issues of mutual concern.
Over the past two nights, the United States has carried out another round of strikes against Iran. In response, Iran’s armed forces launched attacks targeting sites in Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.