Presidents of Finland and Iran discuss Strait of Hormuz

Finland's President Alexander Stubb and his Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz during a phone conversation, Report informs.

Following the talk, the Finnish president wrote on X:

"I had a call with President of Iran Masoud Pezeshkian. We discussed the situation in Iran and the Middle East. A ceasefire and a diplomatic solution are urgently needed.

I emphasized the need to end the strikes on neighbouring countries and restore freedom of navigation in the Strait Hormuz.

Despite the disagreements, it is important to maintain dialogue."