Ankara, April 13 (QNA) - Turkiye’s foreign minister Hakan Fidan has expressed concern over emerging proposals by Iran and the United States to introduce new rules governing passage through the Strait of Hormuz, warning of significant challenges surrounding efforts to secure the vital shipping route.

Speaking to Anadolu Agency on Monday, Fidan said reopening the strait should be achieved through diplomacy, following the failure of weekend talks between Washington and Tehran to reach an agreement on ending the ongoing conflict.

He suggested that progress could still be made within weeks if negotiations move in a constructive direction, noting that Tehran is expected to review and respond to a US proposal. However, he cautioned that disagreements over uranium enrichment remain a key obstacle.

If the issue of uranium enrichment becomes an all-or-nothing matter, we may face serious difficulties, Fidan said, adding that both sides appear committed to securing a ceasefire and recognize its urgency.

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical oil shipping routes, and any disruption has far-reaching implications for global energy markets.

Fidan also warned that broader regional tensions risk escalating further. He described the situation in Lebanon as part of what he called expansionist policies by Israel, cautioning that the crisis could draw the region into a wider conflict.

He emphasized the need for a regional security framework, calling for the establishment of a new alliance aimed at building trust among neighboring states and preventing further instability. (QNA)