Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, says the United States is responsible for “insecurity” in the Strait of Hormuz, where tensions between regional and extra-regional actors persist. Speaking on Monday, he frames the situation as a consequence of foreign involvement and related pressure in the strategically important waterway.
Araqchi also calls for resolving regional issues through diplomacy. He urges regional countries to work toward a joint security arrangement that does not rely on foreign forces, describing such an approach as the “right move.” Multiple outlets report his remarks alongside statements made in a joint news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, underscoring the broader diplomatic messaging.
While the core claim is consistent across the reports—blame for insecurity is directed at the US and diplomacy is urged—the outlets vary slightly in emphasis. Some highlight the push for a security framework excluding foreign forces, while others focus more directly on the accusation and the continued friction in the Strait of Hormuz.
