Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis spoke by phone with Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday even...

Greek Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis spoke by phone with Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Thursday evening, with the Strait of Hormuz at the center of the conversation. The Greek Foreign Ministry announced the call on Friday. Araghchi briefed Gerapetritis on regional developments, specifically the ongoing Iran-Oman negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz. Greece has a direct stake in any outcome there, as Greek-owned shipping makes up a significant share of global tanker traffic passing through the strait. Gerapetritis stressed the importance of freedom of navigation and maritime security during the call. The two ministers agreed to continue discussions on Greece's positions at a bilateral technical level, according to the ministry's statement. They also exchanged views on EU positions toward Iran and agreed to keep diplomatic channels open, including through their newly appointed ambassadors in each country's capital. This was not the first contact between the two ministers. Gerapetritis previously spoke with Araghchi on March 28, where he emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution to the Middle East crisis and full respect for international law and freedom of navigation. Greece has been quietly maintaining direct lines to Tehran even as broader EU-Iran tensions remain elevated. The focus on Hormuz signals Athens is watching the strait situation closely given how exposed Greek shipping would be to any disruption there. #Greece #Iran #HormuzStrait