Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has conveyed a statement from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council indicating that military operations could be halted if attacks against the country cease. The statement emphasized that Iran’s armed forces would stop their defensive actions under such conditions, signaling a potential window for de-escalation amid ongoing regional tensions.

Araghchi further noted that safe passage through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz could be facilitated for a period of two weeks, subject to coordination with Iran’s armed forces and certain technical considerations. The announcement comes at a critical time for global energy and maritime security, as the waterway remains a key route for international oil shipments. (Al Jazeera)