Iran's Foreign Minister Assures India of Commerce Safety in Hormuz
Iran FM Seyyed Abbas Araghchi assures EAM S Jaishankar of commerce safety through St of Hormuz
The Economic Times
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During a meeting in New Delhi, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi assured Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar of Iran's commitment to ensuring the safety of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized Iran's role as a protector of security in the region and called for collective action against U.S. coercion.
- 01Seyyed Abbas Araghchi emphasized Iran's historical duty to protect security in the Strait of Hormuz.
- 02He highlighted Iran's resistance to U.S. pressure, stating that many nations face similar coercive tactics.
- 03Araghchi's remarks were made during the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in India.
- 04The BRICS ministers expressed support for India's leadership in the group for 2026, focusing on resilience and cooperation.
- 05Iran called for international institutions to remain free from political manipulation.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi met with India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, where he reaffirmed Iran's commitment to ensuring the safety of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized that Iran has a historical duty to protect regional security and positioned the country as a reliable partner for friendly nations. In a post on social media platform X, Araghchi stated that Iran's resistance against U.S. bullying is well-known and urged other nations facing similar pressures to unite against such coercion. His comments were made during the BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting in India, where he also stressed the importance of maintaining the independence of international institutions from political manipulation. The BRICS ministers showed their support for India's upcoming chairmanship in 2026, underlining the need for resilience, innovation, and cooperation among member states to tackle shared challenges effectively.
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This assurance from Iran may enhance trade confidence for Indian businesses relying on maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
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