The Iranian foreign minister is set to start a three-leg regional tour to Pakistan, Oman and Russia late on Friday.

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi says that the Strait of Hormuz is only closed to vessels belonging to aggressor parties and their supporters, while ships from other countries face no issues transiting the strategic waterway after coordinating with Iranian authorities.

The Iranian foreign minister urges Russia and China not to allow the US to abuse the UN Security Council for committing crimes against Iran and exacerbating tensions in the region.

The Iranian foreign minister expresses regret that the US and Israel are abusing the territory of Muslim countries in the region for their attacks on the Islamic Republic.

Araghchi says US war secretary’s threats denote his moral bankruptcy and ignorance about the law of armed conflict.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran remains committed to diplomacy and has not abandoned negotiations with the US.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that the relations between Iran and Tunisia serve as an example of Tehran’s commitment to expanding strong ties with the Islamic world.