Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said on Thursday that Iran, in coordination with Oman, will jointly manage and regulate the Strait of Hormuz in accordance with international law.
Iran will hold consultations with other regional countries in the Gulf region regarding the matter, but the final decision rests with Iran and Oman, according to Iranian officials.
Araghchi also stated that Iran possesses substantial evidence proving that the United States and Israel have used the airspace and territory of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to launch attacks against Iran.
He noted that the UAE maintains diplomatic relations with Israel, and that the political, trade and economic ties between the two countries are very close. Documents and evidence, he added, indicate that the UAE has also participated in certain military actions targeting Iran.
Regarding relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Araghchi said both countries are committed to maintaining their ties in a proper and dignified manner to ensure stable bilateral relations, and will continue their dialogue.
Meanwhile, Araghchi further noted that communication channels with Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei remain open, and that the leader's directives are always promptly conveyed and precisely executed.
He stressed that Mojtaba Khamenei has full control of the situation, and that for security reasons, intelligence agencies have advised against his public appearances.
Iran says to jointly manage Hormuz Strait with Oman
Iran says to jointly manage Hormuz Strait with Oman
Iran says to jointly manage Hormuz Strait with Oman
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that Russia remains open to everyone who is interested in engaging with the country and is ready to pursue equal and mutually beneficial cooperation
Speaking at a plenary session of the 29th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in St. Petersburg, Putin said Russia is "convinced that this particular approach where partners hear one another, understand their partners' interests, and identify common solutions represents a harmonious path of development and makes it possible to respond to the serious challenges facing the modern-day world."
Russia remains "open to everyone interested in engaging with our country and is ready to pursue equal and mutually beneficial cooperation," said Putin.
He emphasized that the world can only become more equitable when economic growth is distributed more broadly, and opportunities become available to billions of people who have long remained on the periphery of the global economy.
It is of crucial importance that new centers of economic growth seek to shape their own development paths, increase their share of value creation, and build their own brands, standards, and capabilities, Putin said.
He said the global trading system is becoming less West-centric, citing the growing role of BRICS countries in world trade.
According to the Russian president, international trade is becoming more efficient through the expansion of direct supplies without unnecessary intermediaries, the development of settlements in national currencies, and the opening of new logistics routes.
Held annually since 1997, the SPIEF has grown into one of Russia's most important international economic forums.
This year's event, running from Wednesday to Saturday, has brought together about 20,000 representatives from political, business and academic circles from more than 100 countries and territories.
Putin says Russia remains open to everyone ready to pursue equal and mutually beneficial cooperation
