Iranian FM discusses regional developments with foreign officials over phone amid renewed US strikes
Tehran, July 10
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi discussed the latest regional developments with his Omani and Turkish counterparts as well as Pakistan's army chief in separate phone calls following renewed US strikes on Iran, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.
In phone calls with Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, Araghchi discussed the recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz and other issues of common concern, read a ministry statement.
They stressed the importance of pursuing diplomacy and maintaining contacts and coordination to address regional issues and prevent further escalation, the statement said.
In the phone call with Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Asim Munir, Araghchi strongly condemned the recent US attacks on Iran, calling them flagrant violations of the UN Charter and the recently signed Iran-US peace memorandum of understanding (MoU), read another ministry statement.
Araghchi warned against any "adventurism" by the US military, reaffirming Iran's determination to defend its territorial integrity, sovereignty and national security, it said.
The United States said its forces carried out strikes on multiple targets inside Iran on Wednesday and Thursday in response to Iran's latest attacks on commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz, saying the operation was intended to degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the strategic waterway.
Iranian authorities said Thursday that the US overnight strikes killed 14 people and injured 78 others, and damaged a bridge and a railway.
In retaliation, Iran's Islamic Revolution Guard Corps and the army said they launched missile and drone strikes on US military bases and facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Jordan.
The latest escalation came as Iran and the United States are engaged in a 60-day negotiating process under the MoU aimed at reaching a final agreement.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Iran was hit first, and now Iran hits back. It's a cycle that never ends. The MoU they signed seems like a joke now. India should stay neutral but also prepare for any fallout—oil prices are going to spike, and that affects our economy directly. 😟
I understand Iran's frustration, but attacking bases in other countries like Kuwait and Qatar is dangerous. It drags innocent nations into a conflict they didn't start. The US needs to respect the UN Charter, but Iran's response is also reckless. Hope Pakistan's army chief can mediate some sense. 😐
Why is no one talking about the 14 people killed in Iran? The US says it's targeting military threats, but civilians always pay the price. And now Iran retaliates and more will die. This is why the world needs stronger diplomacy. India should call for an emergency UN meeting. 🕊️
The Strait of Hormuz is critical for global energy. If this escalates, we're looking at a major crisis. I appreciate Iran talking to Oman and Turkey—at least they're trying diplomacy. But the US strikes and Iran's missile response are just making things worse. Modi ji should step in and offer mediation. 🇮🇳
Both sides are at fault here. The US violated the MoU by striking first, and Iran's response was disproportionate. But let's be real—this is about control of the strait, not just revenge. India needs to ensure our energy security isn't compromised. Another war in West Asia is the last thing we need. 😤