The United States demands that Iran commit to ensuring the opening of the Strait and mediators arrange high-level consultations | International

Please agree to our privacy policy to enable news listening. (Central News Agency, Dubai/Washington, Comprehensive Foreign News Report on the 11th) Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi arrived in Oman today to discuss arrangements for the safe passage of ships through the Strait of Hormuz with local officials. The United States seeks Iran’s public commitment to free and safe passage of waterways. Reuters reported that U.S. President Trump announced that the ceasefire agreement previously reached by the two sides has ended. Despite rising tensions this week, he said yesterday that the United States and Iran had agreed to continue talks. There were no reports of attacks yesterday or early this morning. Meanwhile, senior Iranian sources told Reuters that Iran, the United States, Qatar and Pakistan had agreed to hold a phone call and mediators were trying to arrange it to take place today during Abbas Araqchi’s visit to Oman. CBS News and its partner the BBC reported that US Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are expected to lead negotiations with Araki today. Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency quoted sources as saying that no negotiations would take place until the United States withdraws its position. Three Qatari and Saudi Arabian oil tankers were attacked earlier this week, prompting the United States to strike Iranian targets; Iran responded by attacking US military bases in the Persian Gulf. Araqchi accused the United States of violating the ceasefire agreement. After the attack on the oil tanker, the United States revoked the temporary sanctions exemption for Iranian crude oil on the 7th. Top U.S. officials told reporters yesterday that Iran has informed the United States that recent attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz were the work of “an out-of-control faction within their system.” The remarks seemed aimed at easing tensions. This wave of conflicts has brought greater uncertainty to the prospects of an interim agreement aimed at ending the war, while pushing up oil prices, which has put political pressure on Trump ahead of the November congressional elections. Sources revealed that in order to reduce tensions, Qatari negotiators met with officials in Iran yesterday and discussed the Strait of Hormuz issue. Senior U.S. officials told reporters yesterday that the United States requires Iran to publicly guarantee that it will stop attacking ships sailing through the Strait of Hormuz and that it will open the channel, which transported 1/5 of the world’s crude oil before the war, and waive tolls. U.S. officials said the recent dialogue between the two sides has been fruitful. Tehran warned that if Washington violates any of its commitments, it will respond with “reciprocal action.” (Compiled by: He Hongru) 1150711 Support the Central News Agency’s choice to stand with the facts. Every donation you make is a small amount of sponsorship to protect press freedom. Download the Central News Agency’s “First-hand News” APP to get the latest news in real time. The text, pictures and audio and video of this website may not be reproduced, publicly broadcast or publicly transmitted and used without authorization.

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