South Africa says the US-Iran deals provide the framework for durable peace in the Middle East [SOUND]

# South Africa says the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the US and Iran provides the framework for durable peace and regional stability in the Middle East. The 14-point document includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the US lifting sanctions on Tehran and a commitment to further talks to reach a final agreement. Department of International Relations and Cooperation spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri, says the MoU provides an opportunity to address all outstanding areas within the framework of multilateralism: