Iran FM Says Countries Approached Tehran For Strait Of Hormuz Access, Stays Tight-Lipped On Names

Last Updated:March 15, 2026, 21:51 IST

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Iran is open to talks with countries to ensure the safe passage of their vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Tehran is open to talks with countries to ensure the safe passage of their vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, adding that several nations have already approached Iran.

“We are open to countries that want to talk to us about the safe passage of their vessels", Araghchi said.

The Iranian minister refused to name the countries that reached out to Iran. “I cannot mention any country in particular, but we have been approached by a number of countries that want to have a safe passage for their vessels," Araghchi told CBS News.

However, he also clarified the decision rests in the hands of the Iranian military. “This is up to our military to decide, and they have already decided to let, you know, a group of vessels belongs to different countries to pass in a safe and secure (way), so we provide them security to pass," he said.

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — a crucial maritime chokepoint which accounts for nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil trade — triggered disruptions in the energy supply across the globe.

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