Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warns that any attempt to bypass the Strait of Hormuz shipping routes agreed with the United States would “increase tensions” in the Middle East. Speaking during a visit to Baghdad, Iraq, Araghchi says using routes that are not approved would escalate the situation and could also delay the reopening of the strait. Multiple outlets report that his comments come amid heightened friction between Tehran and Washington, with both sides trading accusations of violating a fragile ceasefire. The warnings are framed against a backdrop of a recent, Pakistan-brokered agreement intended to end a wider war that began in February and disrupted shipping through the strait, affecting global energy markets. Araghchi also calls for the creation of a broader security framework involving Iran and Gulf countries, seeking additional arrangements to prevent further escalation. Taken together, the reports describe an environment where shipping access, ceasefire compliance, and regional security talks remain uncertain.