Key facts
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi visited Baghdad for talks.
- Aragchi stated Iran has total control of the Strait of Hormuz for 30 days.
- Aragchi urged the US to compel Israel to halt attacks on Lebanon.
- Aragchi reiterated Iran's commitment to a US-Iran memorandum of understanding.
- Aragchi warned of decisive action against any breach of the agreement.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi visited Baghdad to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments amid heightened tensions. During his visit, Aragchi asserted that Iran has total control over the Strait of Hormuz for the next 30 days. He also called on the United States to use its influence to compel Israel to halt its attacks on Lebanon and withdraw from occupied territories. Aragchi also stated Tehran's commitment to a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, warning of decisive action against any breach.