Amman: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that new Western sanctions against Iran were “Hostile action” and would not help to resolve regional tensions, state media reported.

“New Western sanctions against Iran are considered hostile action and will not help existing situation,” he told reporters in Jordan’s capital, Amman, according to IRNA state news agency.

27-member European Union imposed sanctions on prominent Iranian officials and entities, including airlines, accusing them of taking part in transfer of missiles and drones for Russia to use in its war against Ukraine.

Tehran has repeatedly denied accusations.

Araghchi said so-called Muscat process of indirect negotiations with United States on nuclear issues “Has been halted for time being.”

Oman has long mediated between Iran and United States, which cut ties after 1979 Islamic revolution.

Published in The Daily National Courier, October, 17 2024

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