Iran sends message to US: Path to diplomacy or escalation lies with Washington
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazim Garibabadi said the choice between conflict or diplomacy now rests with Washington, following a new proposal conveyed through Pakistan. The statement comes as global oil markets surge following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing US-Iran military tensions.
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazim Garibabadi delivered a significant message after a new proposal was conveyed to the US through Pakistan. Garibabadi stated that the decision between conflict or diplomacy now rests with Washington, emphasizing that Iran has returned to the negotiating table but that the US position will determine this process.
The statement comes amid market turbulence following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that 48 vessels have been forced to alter their routes over the past 20 days as part of the blockade of Iranian ports. These developments signal serious risks in the global energy supply chain.
Meanwhile, Iran's Deputy Parliamentary Speaker Ali Nikzad took a firmer stance, declaring that Israeli ships will never be permitted passage through the Strait of Hormuz. For countries like Turkey that depend on commercial shipping and energy supplies, the economic consequences could be severe.
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