Iran announces special facilities for Russia and China in Strait of Hormuz

Tehran (Web Desk): Iran has announced that it will provide special facilities for Russian and Chinese vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

According to foreign news agency reports, Ibrahim Azizi, head of Iran’s Parliamentary National Security Committee, said that vessels of Russia and China will be granted preferential treatment while passing through the strategic waterway.

He stated that Iran will continue to strengthen cooperation with its close partner countries on a priority basis and is adopting a new strategic approach in this regard.

Azizi also noted that recent consultative meetings between Iran and Pakistan were significant; however, he clarified that the issue of transferring enriched uranium is not under discussion in the current negotiations.

He added that uranium-related matters are also not part of ongoing contacts with the United States.

He further emphasized that Iran continues to refine its policies to safeguard its national security and strategic interests.