Iran Blames US for Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Urges Regional Diplomacy
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi blames the US for Strait of Hormuz tensions, calling for diplomatic solutions during a joint event with Russia.
POLICY WIRE — Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi asserted on Monday that ongoing conflicts across the region require diplomatic solutions rather than military escalation.
During a joint news conference held alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Araqchi directly pointed to the United States as the primary driver behind mounting instability and friction within the Strait of Hormuz.
The top Iranian diplomat also accused Washington and Israel of perpetuating conflict through an economic blockade, describing these combined pressures as a central source of regional hostility.
In response to the volatile maritime conditions, Araqchi advocated for neighboring nations to collaborate on establishing a collective security framework.
The senior official emphasized that local governments should take charge of regional stability without relying on the presence of external military forces.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
