00:09I think it is very important that we give continuity to the process.
00:14This is a complex process.
00:16We have the nuclear aspect, which is, of course, extremely complex, and this is the one where
00:21I, as IEA, have been engaging with.
00:25But there are, of course, other important issues related to the Hormuz passage, related
00:32to ballistic missiles, related to regional questions.
00:35So I think it's very important that an opportunity for peace is given.
00:39There's still a war there.
00:41We have to be conscious of that.
00:44There is a ceasefire, and luckily I learned that it has been extended.
00:52But we are in a state of war.
00:56The situation of the strait will inevitably need to be solved in conjunction with the others,
01:05because the freedom of passage has become a bargaining chip between the sides, because
01:15of the underlying tensions.
01:18So inevitably, that will have to be addressed in conjunction with other problems.
01:23But of course, we need to assure freedom of navigation.
01:25It is essential for world economy.
01:27It is essential for all.
01:29Can you talk about what your role and the IEA role has been in the negotiations between
01:34the U.S. and Iran, and whether they have asked you to come on, IEA to come on and do
01:40any
01:40oversight of any nuclear deal they plan to make?
01:42Well, we have been engaged in this process for a long time, even before this negotiation.
01:48And in this negotiation until February, until the beginning of this new war.
01:52And as for the current phase, we are in touch separately with both sides.
02:00Because of what our colleague was mentioning just now, they are dealing with other things.
02:03So, we haven't been physically there, but we are engaged in the solution of the issue.
02:10What is clear, and I think we have heard different players in this, including in the United States,
02:18is that if and when an agreement is reached, the IEA will have to be there very fine.
02:25Otherwise, you will, as I myself said, you will have an illusion of an agreement and not an agreement.
02:31You have to have the inspectors there checking that what has been agreed is being complied with.
02:47You
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