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Arab League stresses navigation freedom after Iran's Hormuz comments
The Arab League emphasized the importance of maintaining freedom and security of navigation in international maritime corridors, especially in light of Iranian statements threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz unless the United States commits to the terms of a temporary agreement that includes lifting sanctions and embargoes, as well as releasing Iranian assets that are frozen. This was stated during a meeting between the Secretary-General of the League and the British Minister of State for the Middle East and North Africa, where he condemned Iranian attacks on Gulf countries, stressing that regional security is linked to freedom of navigation. Any threat to it affects global stability, trade, and energy markets. These comments come after the expiration of a memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran on August 17, 2026, which aimed to de-escalate military tensions and open the Strait of Hormuz. However, its implementation has faced obstacles, and military tensions have escalated since July.
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