Cyprus not involved in Strait of Hormuz negotiations

Cyprus is not involved in any negotiations with the Iranian government aimed at opening the Strait of Hormuz to Cypriot-flagged commercial vessels, Shipping Deputy Minister Marina Hadjimanolis said on Tuesday, after it was reported that the French and Italian governments have entered talks to secure passage through the strait.

“We are not involved in any such talks regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Instead, given our position as the holder of the presidency of the Council of the European Union...