Iran’s foreign minister to visit Qatar before UN assembly
The stop in Doha comes as Iranian officials say they have once again stated Tehran's conditions for ending its blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is set to visit Qatar prior to attending the UN General Assembly in New York, according to state media. The brief stop in Doha will focus on consultations regarding recent regional developments. The journey began on Sunday evening when Araghchi departed Tehran for New York. Doha serves as a crucial mediator in the US-Iran conflict, which erupted in late February when Iran blocked the strategic Strait of Hormuz in response to US-Israeli attacks.
Iran now demands vessels seek authorization to pass through the strait, citing security and sovereignty concerns, and is considering imposing service fees. The US has retaliated by blocking Iranian ports, and the standoff remains unresolved.
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Also reported by 2 other outlets
- Iran’s foreign minister to visit Qatar before UN assembly freemalaysiatoday.com
- Qatar PM urges Gulf security framework with Iran aljazeera.com
