{
  "id": 6882466,
  "title": "Anwar to Iran: Keep Hormuz open, choose diplomacy over conflict",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/anwar-to-iran-keep-hormuz-open-choose-diplomacy-over-conflict-6882466",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T07:07:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/12/anwar-to-iran-keep-hormuz-open-choose-diplomacy-over-conflict/234947"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On September 12, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim discussed the ongoing conflict in West Asia with Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian during a bilateral meeting at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi. Anwar emphasized the importance of preserving the freedom and safety of maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz, adhering to international maritime law. \"Malaysia urged all parties to return to dialogue and diplomacy to resolve disputes and de-escalate the situation,\" he stated during the 30-minute meeting.\n\nThe Malaysian Prime Minister, who is also the Finance Minister, welcomed the longstanding diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Iran. He reaffirmed cooperation on various fronts, including energy, agriculture, palm oil, food security, halal, technology, and higher education. Anwar called for a continuation and expansion of trade and investment cooperation opportunities between the two nations.",
  "summary": "NEW DELHI, Sept 12 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed concern over the continued conflict and esc...",
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        "outlet": "Live Mint",
        "title": "From world's biggest LNG exporter to importer: How Iran war, Hormuz closure forced Qatar to turn to US gas",
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        "title": "Hormuz will remain under Iran's full control, Baghaei says",
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Iran and Oman to sign joint Strait of Hormuz agreement on Monday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/iran-and-oman-to-sign-joint-strait-of-hormuz-agreement-on-monday",
        "published": "2026-09-12T06:30:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Anwar to Iran: Keep Hormuz open, choose diplomacy over conflict",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/anwar-to-iran-keep-hormuz-open-choose-diplomacy-over-conflict",
        "published": "2026-09-12T07:07:47.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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