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Iran sends Hormuz Strait terms to US via Pakistan's army chief

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Iran sends Hormuz Strait terms to US via Pakistan's army chief

Iran has conveyed its terms on the Strait of Hormuz to Washington through Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir. The message calls for a return to the Islamabad memorandum's clause 5 and its implementation. The move comes as tensions in the region remain high despite a recent agreement.

Key Facts

  • Iran conveyed its terms on the Strait of Hormuz to the US through Pakistan's army chief General Asim Munir.
  • The message calls for a return to clause 5 of the Islamabad memorandum and its implementation.
  • Under the terms, Tehran must ensure safe passage of commercial vessels through the waterway and consult Oman on future management and maritime services.
  • General Munir met with President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials in Tehran.
  • Tensions in the region escalated after a surprise attack by US and Israeli forces on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory strike.

The Diplomatic Channel

Iran sent its terms on the Strait of Hormuz to Washington through Pakistan's army chief, General Asim Munir. The purpose of the general's visit was not to threaten, but to convey Tehran's approach and open the way for possible negotiations, according to Tasnim agency. General Munir met with President Masoud Pezeshkian and other senior officials in Tehran. The message calls for a return to clause 5 of the Islamabad memorandum and its implementation.

The Hormuz Terms

Under the terms, Tehran must ensure safe passage of commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran is also required to consult Oman on future management of the strait and provision of maritime services. The disagreement over the Strait of Hormuz remains unresolved despite a subsequent agreement between the two sides.

Regional Tensions

Tensions in the region escalated after a surprise attack by US and Israeli forces on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory strike. Pakistan is attempting to mediate in the negotiations because hostilities and mutual attacks have repeatedly recurred.

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Iran sends Hormuz Strait terms to US via Pakistan's army chief

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UzA (Uzbek State News)