Iran Say Make Ceasefire Happen Before Hormuz Open

By: Kofoworola Olayinka

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi say Qatar dey hope say dem go reach agreement by tomorrow to reopen di Strait of Hormuz.

Araghchi say Iran don give conditions for reopening di waterway, including seven-day ceasefire across di Middle East.

Di Strait of Hormuz dey carry about one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas, making di blockade a major concern for global energy supply.

Iran impose di blockade after US and Israel strike di country, while America later respond with blockade on Iranian ports.