Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi cautioned on Sunday that any disruption to Tehran's control over the vital Strait of Hormuz would escalate tensions, even amidst ongoing peace talks. Speaking in Baghdad, he urged all parties to respect the existing memorandum of understanding, warning that deviations would complicate efforts to reopen the waterway and increase regional friction, following recent exchanges.

Iran's top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt by shipping to bypass its preferred route through the Strait of Hormuz would "increase tensions" in the Middle East, as US and…

“If any vessel attempts to transit in the Strait without our permission…or outside of the designated route, it is responsible for any consequences.”