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The important man on the Iranian side, you know, is Abbas Araghchi, you know, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran. It is certain that now, after the signing of the MOU to temporarily end the war, you know, many people are watching to see what the future of the Strait of Hormuz will be like, you know. Because Iran had previously announced that soon they would collect fees, you know, and the Strait of Hormuz must be under the control and supervision of Iran only. It turns out that most recently, you know, Mr. Abbas Araghchi went to visit Iraq, and he also spoke about this again, you know. He said that within the next 30 days, the Strait of Hormuz must fall under the control of Iran only, you know, dear viewers.
Just yesterday, you know, Abbas Araghchi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran, he traveled to officially visit Iraq, you know, to build bilateral relations, to strengthen cooperation in politics, economy, and security between the two countries. The first place Araghchi visited was the spot where Major General Qassem Soleimani, you know, commander of the IRGC Quds Force, and Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis, you know, deputy commander of Iraq's Popular Mobilization Forces, died from a US airstrike in 2020. This spot is near Baghdad Airport, you know. Araghchi, along with his delegation, jointly laid wreaths to express condolences at this place as well.
After that, you know, the Iranian Foreign Minister, he traveled to meet with the Prime Minister of Iraq, Ali al-Saidi, you know, and the President of Iraq, Niza Ameedi. During the visit to Baghdad, you know, in a friendly and official manner, you know, on the same day, Araghchi held a joint press conference with Fuad Hussein, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq.
What's interesting is during one part of the press conference, dear viewers, Araghchi emphasized, saying: "The Strait of Hormuz, you know, must fall under the complete control of Iran within the next 30 days." This is the duty and responsibility of Iran alone. And there was a warning, you know, saying that any attacks from the United States would only make the already fragile situation even worse and would also escalate the violence. Along with requesting all parties, you know, not to interfere with Iran's management of the Strait of Hormuz absolutely.
[clears throat] Based on the memorandum of understanding, the Strait of Hormuz, under the management that Iran will adopt, within 30 days and after the removal of obstacles by the Islamic Republic of Iran, will return to its pre-war capacity. These arrangements are being adopted, are being implemented. And the responsibility for these arrangements rests with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and no other entity or country has any responsibility in this regard. Based on the memorandum of understanding signed between Iran and America, I ask all parties not to interfere in the matter of managing the Strait of Hormuz and the arrangements being adopted by the Islamic Republic of Iran for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. They should adhere to the signed memorandum of understanding and not allow this memorandum of understanding to deviate from its path.
He tried to emphasize, you know, that in the MOU agreement, it was signed to only specify measures to clear maritime obstructions. Therefore, no country or nation or organization, you know, should interfere in the Strait of Hormuz. Otherwise, it might affect the plan to open the Strait of Hormuz. Which, the Iraqi side itself, also has a supportive stance, you know, for the shipping route, saying that it is appropriate to open it and end Iran's maritime blockade now. [music] [music]