Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and his German counterpart Johann Wadephul have held a phone conversation, discussing bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments, IRNA reports.

Araghchi briefed Wadephul on ongoing consultations with Oman aimed at establishing a safe route for maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

The Iranian foreign minister said the insecurity in the strategic waterway was solely the result of military aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran.

He called on the international community to hold the US administration accountable for the security and economic consequences of the Strait of Hormuz’s closure.

Araghchi emphasised that restoring security in Hormuz requires an end to US aggressive actions and unlawful interference, including a maritime blockade and other violations of US commitments under the Islamabad MoU.