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ST PETERSBURG April 27 2026: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi considered Monday ensuring safety of navigation in Strait of Hormuz "important global issue" upon arrival to Russia to meet President Vladimir Putin.
​Araghchi said commenting on visit to Sultanate of Oman in context of diplomatic movement carried out after failure to hold new round of negotiations with Washington in Islamabad: "Safe passage through Strait of Hormuz important global issue. Naturally as coastal countries of this strait (Iran, Oman) must dialogue to ensure joint interests, be coordinated in any step taken in this regard".
​Iranian Foreign Minister intensified political movement during past days as headed Friday to Islamabad where met with Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif before heading to Sultanate of Oman where met with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq.
​Araghchi said upon arrival to St. Petersburg goal of visit to Russia "discuss developments related to war (..) consult with friends".
​Added that "exaggerated demands" by Washington led to "failure of previous round of negotiations despite progress achieved".
​AFP