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UN spokesman fields questions on envoy visits, Israel–Lebanon talks, Strait of Hormuz and DPRK launches
Summary
During the press briefing the UN spokesperson answered reporters about Jean Arnault's meetings in Tehran (he met with Majid Takht Ravanchi), welcomed any country playing a positive mediator role including China and Pakistan, reiterated the UN stance that international waterways must allow freedom of navigation, and said the UN 'stands against all launches' by the DPRK.
Reporters used the briefing to press the United Nations on ongoing diplomatic and security developments.
Edith Lederer asked who Jean Arnault met in Tehran; the spokesman said Arnault had substantive meetings with senior officials and that he met the deputy foreign minister, Majid Takht Ravanchi, and expected to remain in Tehran a bit longer as consultations continue. When pressed on whether the deputy foreign minister represents Iran's decision-making, the spokesman said Arnault met senior officials the UN had asked to meet and declined to offer further detail on the substance of ongoing discussions.
A reporter identified as 'Benny' followed up on Arnault's…
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