Iranian Foreign Minister Visits Iraq: "US and Iran Must Comply with MOU"

As the United States and Iran have engaged in military confrontations for two consecutive days, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited neighboring Iraq and emphasized the need to adhere to the memorandum of understanding (MOU) related to ending the conflict.

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On June 28 (local time), Minister Araghchi held a joint press conference after meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein in Baghdad, Iraq, and stated, "The incidents in the Strait of Hormuz over the past two days have heightened tensions and conflict."

He urged, "All parties must refrain from interfering in the measures Iran is preparing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz," and added, "The signed MOU must be respected, and its intent must not be undermined."

Minister Araghchi explained that, according to the MOU, the Strait of Hormuz can be restored to its pre-war state within 30 days only if Iran secures control over the strait and removes obstacles. He further emphasized, "Article 1 of the memorandum stipulates that the war must end on all fronts, including Lebanon."

He also proposed a reassessment of the security system in the Persian Gulf region. Minister Araghchi stated, "All countries in the region need to review the security situation in the Persian Gulf," and added, "A new security framework is needed, with all relevant countries participating, without the intervention or interference of external states."

Regarding the ongoing clashes between Israel and the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, he pointed to the responsibility of the United States. He asserted, "The U.S. government, representing the Israeli regime, is responsible for stopping Israel's attacks and withdrawing from the occupied territories, as promised in the MOU."

Minister Araghchi also added that, after coordination with Iraqi authorities, part of the funeral proceedings for the late Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the former supreme leader of Iran, will be held at a holy site in Iraq early next month.

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