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 before attending the UN General Assembly in New York, according to state media. The trip is expected to focus on consultations regarding the latest developments in the region. Araghchi departed Tehran on Sunday evening for New York. The brief stop in Doha is significant as Iranian officials have reiterated Tehran's conditions for lifting the blockade on the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
This blockade was implemented in response to US-Israeli attacks and is now requiring vessels to obtain authorization to pass through the strait, citing security and sovereignty concerns. Tehran is also considering imposing service fees for passage. The US, in retaliation, has imposed its own blockade of Iranian ports, keeping the conflict stalemate.
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