No return to pre-war status for Strait of Hormuz – Iran’s top diplomat
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00No return to pre-war status for Strait of Hormuz – Iran’s top diplomat
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said control over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will not return to its pre-war status.
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