Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Russia for close consultations with Russian officials. He landed at Pulkovo International Airport in St. Petersburg on Monday. Araghchi noted a gap in meetings with Russian counterparts recently. The recent US-Israeli aggression caused, unfortunately, this interruption in diplomatic contacts. Iran seeks close consultations with russia to restore communication channels.
Araghchi explained his recent travel schedule upon arrival in Russia. “We have tried to use the available opportunity,” he stated clearly. His trips to Pakistan and Oman preceded this Russian visit. The foreign minister moved, consequently, from one regional capital to another. Iran pursues close consultations with russia across multiple diplomatic fronts.
The top Iranian diplomat expressed confidence about Monday’s meeting agenda. This gathering would address, specifically, the ongoing war’s latest developments. Both sides will review, furthermore, the current situation in detail. Consultations and coordination between Tehran and Moscow remain, accordingly, of particular importance. Russia plays, indeed, a significant role in regional security affairs.
Araghchi emphasized the bilateral nature of his trips to Pakistan and Oman. Those visits occurred, specifically, over the past three days. Pakistan serves, notably, as a mediator in Iran-US negotiations. The foreign minister needed to review the latest situation with Pakistani officials. Previous negotiations showed, nevertheless, some limited progress before stalling.
The American approaches caused, unfortunately, the breakdown of those talks. Washington insisted, furthermore, on excessive and unreasonable demands. “Previous negotiations, despite some progress, did not achieve their goals due to American approaches,” Araghchi explained. Iran therefore needed, consequently, to consult with friends in Pakistan. Those consultations reviewed, specifically, the latest regional developments.
Araghchi stressed that Iran’s position in negotiations remains very important. “We must secure the rights of the Iranian people after 40 days of resistance,” he declared. Protecting the country’s interests represents, after all, the highest priority. Iran’s diplomatic corps works tirelessly, therefore, to achieve these objectives. The nation has shown, indeed, remarkable resilience during this conflict.
Regarding his Omani meetings, Araghchi discussed the Strait of Hormuz situation. Iran and Oman both border, specifically, this strategic waterway. Regular consultation between them is necessary, consequently, due to this shared geography. Safe passage through the strait has become, indeed, a globally significant issue. Many nations depend on this route for energy supplies.
“It is natural that as two coastal countries of this strait, we must talk to each other,” Araghchi stated. Both nations must secure, after all, their common interests in the waterway. Any action taken requires, therefore, coordination between Tehran and Muscat. The interests of Iran and Oman are, indeed, directly involved in this matter.
Araghchi confirmed a broad consensus between Iran and Oman. The two countries agreed, specifically, to continue consultations at the expert level. This technical dialogue will address, consequently, the complex maritime issues ahead. Iran closed the waterway to enemies and their allies initially. The closure followed, unfortunately, the US-Israeli aggression on February 28.
That aggression included, specifically, the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Several top Iranian military commanders also died in that attack. A temporary Pakistan-brokered ceasefire took effect on April 8. Forty days of war had passed, indeed, before this truce emerged. Talks ensued in Islamabad but stopped short of any agreement.
The United States maintained, consequently, its maximalist demands throughout negotiations. Washington insisted, furthermore, on unreasonable positions consistently. Iran announced the reopening of the chokehold to commercial traffic. This decision followed, specifically, President Trump’s ceasefire announcement on April 7. The waterway reopened for commercial vessels at that time.
Iran imposed a total closure on the waterway on April 18. Trump announced, unfortunately, the continuation of an unlawful U.S. blockade. The U.S. aggression toward Iran continued, therefore, without any interruption. Iran responded, consequently, by closing the strait completely. The situation remains, indeed, highly volatile at this critical juncture.