Shafaqna Pakistan: Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, has said that negotiations with the United States are progressing with the support of Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts.
He stated that recent developments in the Strait of Hormuz demonstrate that political crises cannot be resolved through military means, warning the United States against becoming involved in another prolonged conflict.
Araghchi also urged the United Arab Emirates to exercise caution amid the evolving regional situation, adding that “Project Freedom” has effectively turned into a “Project Deadlock.”
He briefed Iran’s National Security Committee on proposals linked to Iran–US talks held in Islamabad, sharing recommendations discussed during the negotiations.
According to a statement issued by Iran’s Foreign Ministry, parliamentary committees on national security and foreign policy stressed that Iran’s interests must remain the top priority in the negotiations, while members were also updated on ongoing efforts to end the conflict in the region.
Separately, Araghchi said recent developments had made it clear that the ongoing crisis cannot be resolved through force, emphasizing that diplomatic engagement remains the only workable option. He noted that discussions between Iran and the United States were moving ahead with Pakistan playing a mediating role, while cautioning both the US and the United Arab Emirates against being pulled deeper into regional instability by outside interests.
Criticising Washington’s maritime security initiative in the Strait of Hormuz, Araghchi remarked that what was being presented as a mission for freedom risked becoming a path toward deadlock.
Despite conflicting claims over activity in the strait, the US military said two American commercial vessels had safely passed through the waterway under naval protection. Iran rejected reports of recent crossings, while shipping giant Maersk confirmed that a US-flagged vessel had exited the Gulf with American military escort.
Meanwhile, Washington said its regional forces had neutralised six small Iranian boats, a claim Tehran denied. Senior US commander Brad Cooper warned Iranian forces to avoid approaching American military assets operating in the area.
Iran also unveiled a map showing what it described as an expanded maritime zone under its control, stretching beyond the Strait of Hormuz and covering extensive areas near the UAE coastline.
Source: Dunya News
