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Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has warned that any attempt to bypass the agreed-upon routes through the Strait of Hormuz will 'increase tensions' in the Middle East.
Iran's top diplomat made the warning during a visit to Iraqi capital Baghdad, where he called for the establishment of a security framework with Gulf countries.
Araghchi's warning came after the US military said it carried out new strikes Saturday on multiple targets in Iran, in response to a fresh attack on a ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said a day earlier that Oman and the International Maritime Organization (IMO) announced the new corridor without consulting Tehran, and warned vessels against using it.
Iran's top diplomat said that 'we should reach a new framework that includes all countries in the region and without the presence or interference of any country from outside the region.'
Araghchi welcomed Iraq's call to hold a meeting between the Gulf States, Iran and Iraq, which was drawn into the Middle East war from the beginning.
Iraq is expected to hold on July 8 funeral processions for Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during attacks by the US and Israel on the first day of the war.
The recent clashes have tested the negotiating process meant to end a war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28.
Araghchi called on all parties to 'adhere to the memorandum of understanding and not to allow this MoU to deviate from its course.'
Who is the person? Abbas Araghchi is Iran's Foreign Minister, who met with Iraqi officials in Baghdad to discuss the security framework.
What amounts of money were involved? There is no mention of money involved in this latest development.
What happens next? It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold, but Iran has warned of increased tensions if the agreed-upon routes are bypassed.
Iran has warned of increased tensions in the Middle East after the US military said it carried out new strikes Saturday on multiple targets in Iran.
Iran's top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, has called for the establishment of a security framework with Gulf countries to prevent further clashes.
Araghchi welcomed Iraq's call to hold a meeting between the Gulf States, Iran and Iraq, which was drawn into the Middle East war from the beginning.
Iraq is expected to hold on July 8 funeral processions for Iran's late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during attacks by the US and Israel on the first day of the war.
Araghchi said that 'we should reach a new framework that includes all countries in the region and without the presence or interference of any country from outside the region.'
What does this mean for the people or community directly affected by the project or decision? The people of the Middle East are living in fear of increased tensions and further clashes if the agreed-upon routes are bypassed.
Iran warned of increased tensions after the US military said it carried out new strikes Saturday on multiple targets in Iran.
Araghchi called for the establishment of a security framework with Gulf countries to prevent further clashes.
Iran's top diplomat welcomed Iraq's call to hold a meeting between the Gulf States, Iran and Iraq, which was drawn into the Middle East war from the beginning.
The recent clashes have tested the negotiating process meant to end a war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28.
Iran has warned of increased tensions in the Middle East.