Iranian foreign minister Araghchi met Iraq foreign minister Hussein on the
sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York on Tuesday to review
economic, trade, consular and security cooperation and to pledge deeper
bilateral ties. Araghchi outlined recent developments in Strait of Hormuz
shipping, saying Iran and Oman have reached an understanding to establish a
commercial shipping safety corridor. He blamed the United States and Israel for
current insecurity in the strait and said restoring safety requires the US to
stop actions that create instability. Araghchi urged regional states to prevent
third parties using their territory or facilities to prepare or carry out
operations against Iran and reiterated Iran’s resolve to defend its sovereignty
and national interests.
