Washington, June 30 -- German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul on Tuesday discussed the MoU between Iran and the US with Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington, emphasising the need to secure safe and free passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

In a post on X, the German Foriegn Office formally welcomed the recent agreement between the United States and Iran to halt mutual attacks and resume negotiations, describing it as an "important step" that provides a vital window for diplomacy.

"The agreement between the United States and Iran to halt mutual attacks and continue negotiations is an important step. It creates an opportunity for diplomacy in what remains a highly fragile situation," the post read.

Among various subjects of dis...