BAGHDAD: Iran’s top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt to bypass the Strait of Hormuz routes agreed with the United States would “increase tensions” in the Middle East, as the countries traded attacks and accusations of violating a fragile ceasefire in the region. During a visit to Iraqi capital Baghdad, Abbas Araghchi also called for the establishment of a security framework with Gulf countries, with Tehran and Washington accusing each other of violating the fragile truce that was meant to end the Middle East war.

Experts say disagreements over shipping routes and transit fees could complicate efforts to reach a permanent agreement.

By Eman Abouhassira, Jana Choukeir and Jonathan SaulDUBAI/LONDON, June 26 (Reuters) - Iran reasserted its right on Friday to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and warned…

President Donald Trump said Iran fired four attack drones and damaged one ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

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

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any interference in Iran's management of the Strait of Hormuz would increase regional tensions

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…

IRGC target American bases in Bahrain, Kuwait after US strikes "multiple" Iranian targets; Trump threatens to annihilate Iran.

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Iran’s top diplomat Abbas Araghchi warned Sunday that any attempt to bypass the Strait of Hormuz routes agreed with the United States would “increase

BAGHDAD: Iran’s top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt to bypass the Strait of Hormuz routes agreed with the United States would “increase tensions” in the Middle East, as…

During a visit to Iraqi capital Baghdad, Abbas Araghchi also called for the establishment of a security framework with Gulf countries, with Tehran and Washington accusing each…

Vessels have continued to use a non-Iranian-approved passage in the strategic waterway

TEHRAN (AFP) -- Iran's top diplomat warned Sunday that any attempt to bypass the Strait of Hormuz routes agreed with the United States would "increase tensions"

According to Abbas Araghchi, navigation through the Strait of Hormuz could return to pre-conflict levels within 30 days, provided all existing obstacles were removed