Foreign Minister Araghchi: Iran Has Always Been Supporter of the Strait and Will Remain to Forever
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“PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS 20% CHARGE FOR SAFE PASSAGE THROUGH STRAIT OF HORMUZ AT IRAN WATERWAY”
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This storyShould Iran's claim as Strait of Hormuz guarantor be recognized internationally?
Araghchi helped negotiate the landmark 2015 Iran nuclear deal
As Iran's Deputy FM, he spent years in Vienna talks that produced the JCPOA — limiting Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. He became Foreign Minister in Sept. 2024.
Araghchi helped negotiate the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA).
As Deputy Foreign Minister, he spent months in Vienna talks that produced the landmark accord. Now serving as Foreign Minister, he brings rare first-hand experience to Iran's most consequential diplomatic file.
This storyIran has used the Strait of Hormuz as leverage in many ways — but which has it NOT done?
- Threatened to close the strait
- Seized foreign oil tankers
- Laid mines in the waterway
- Charged a 20% passage toll
Guess, then reveal the answer
Charged a 20% passage toll
Should Iran's FM Araghchi pursue direct talks with the US?
Topic poll · all networksIran enriches uranium to 60%. Weapons-grade requires what % purity?
- 60%
- 75%
- 90%
- 99%
Guess, then reveal the answer
90%
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