EU foreign policy chief meets Iran FM Araghchi, discusses Strait of Hormuz passage
European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly and discussed diplomatic efforts related to the US-Iran conflict and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss diplomatic efforts surrounding the US-Iran conflict and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Kallas stated that the discussions centered on potential diplomatic solutions to end the US-Iran war and ensure the full reopening of the strategic waterway.
There were no tolls or fees for passage prior to the conflict, and Kallas emphasized that similar conditions should persist post-conflict.
Kallas also expressed her concerns over the internal situation in Iran, highlighting a concerning increase in executions and death sentences. She reiterated the importance of unrestricted maritime movement through critical waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab Strait. The EU foreign policy chief met with Araghchi on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, with the aim of advancing diplomatic prospects for resolving the ongoing US-Iran war.
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