Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has blamed the United States for insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at a joint news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday, Araqchi urged countries to resolve regional issues through diplomacy.
Araqchi called on regional countries to work together to establish a joint security arrangement. He said regional cooperation could help address security concerns and reduce tensions. Furthermore, he supported initiatives that allow countries in the region to manage their own security without foreign military involvement.
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“We welcome any initiative that leads to security from within without the presence of foreign forces,” Araqchi said. He described such an approach as the right move. His remarks highlighted Iran’s preference for a regional security framework led by countries in the area.
The Iranian foreign minister’s comments focused on the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway in regional security discussions. He directly blamed Washington for the insecurity and tensions surrounding the strategic passage. However, the available report did not provide further details about the specific actions he attributed to the United States.
Araqchi made the remarks alongside Lavrov during their joint news conference on Monday. The Russian foreign minister’s visit to Iran comes as Moscow looks to mediate in the ongoing war, according to the accompanying report. However, the provided details did not outline any specific mediation proposals discussed at the news conference.
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Meanwhile, Araqchi reiterated that diplomacy should remain the main way to resolve regional disputes. His call for a joint security arrangement placed emphasis on cooperation among neighbouring countries. He also made clear his opposition to security initiatives that rely on foreign forces.
The comments underline Iran’s stated position that regional countries should take responsibility for their own security. Araqchi’s remarks also renewed attention on tensions involving the United States and the Strait of Hormuz. The report did not provide further details about any new agreement or diplomatic outcome.