Araghchi says US must lift sanctions, end blockade for Hormuz reopening

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Iran now expects Washington to lift the new sanctions imposed after the memorandum, scale back its military presence in the region to its previous level, end the blockade and implement the planned waivers on oil sanctions.

“There is nothing extraordinary about these conditions, and all of them are feasible if the US side demonstrates goodwill, has a genuine will to reach an agreement, and is truly seeking a peaceful solution,” Araghchi said.

He said the proposal could pave the way for peace, restore normal traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and help return life to normal in the region and beyond.

Araghchi said reopening the strategic waterway would be followed by negotiations on issues of mutual interest. Iran wants to negotiate the complete lifting of sanctions, while the United States is interested in discussing the nuclear issue, he added.

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