Mohammad Javad Zarif, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, announced the conditions of the Islamic Republic of Iran for reopening the Strait of Hormuz at the end of the fifty-second meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Baghdad. Zarif stated that these conditions are clear and include previous commitments from the United States.
Iran's Conditions for Reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Zarif stated that if there is sincerity from the American side, these conditions can be implemented within a few days, saying: "Based on the proposed plan of the Islamic Republic of Iran, if the specified conditions are met, the Strait of Hormuz will reopen on the sixth day, and negotiations will resume on the seventh day." He also referred to the opinions presented by the United States and emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran still insists on its proposed framework.
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Iran's Readiness for Defense and Diplomacy
Zarif emphasized the country's readiness to defend itself in response to recent American threats, stating: "Iran has gained valuable experiences and has acquired more preparedness compared to past wars." The Iranian Foreign Minister stated that defensive readiness and pursuing diplomacy are not contradictory, and the Islamic Republic of Iran is also ready in the path of diplomacy to ensure the rights of the Iranian people.
He also mentioned Iran's seven-point plan in New York and emphasized that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation should play a more active role in resolving disputes among Islamic countries. Zarif expressed hope that with the beginning of Iraq's presidency of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, this organization can play a more significant role in the issues of the Islamic world.
Iran and Saudi Arabia's Disagreement on Yemen Resolution
Zarif continued regarding the resolutions of the meeting, saying: "At the time of this interview, the resolutions had not yet reached final approval." He referred to the differing views of Iran and Saudi Arabia regarding Yemen and emphasized that if fairness and balance are not maintained, the Islamic Republic of Iran cannot join the relevant resolution.
Zarif also referred to his meeting with the Foreign Minister of Lebanon and emphasized the necessity of focusing on government-to-government relations and developing relations between Iran and Lebanon. He noted that Lebanon's internal issues pertain to the Lebanese people and groups, and Hezbollah is one of the most important currents in Lebanese society.
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