Key facts
- Iran blames US for Strait of Hormuz tensions.
- Iran calls for regional diplomacy and joint security.
- Iran condemns US attacks on its infrastructure.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated on Monday that regional issues should be resolved through diplomacy and 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, Araqchi called for regional countries to work toward a joint security arrangement.
Araqchi said that Iran welcomes any initiative that leads to security from within, without the presence of foreign forces. He also condemned Washington's attacks on Iran's vital infrastructure and war crimes, stating that the current insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz is the result of the US' breach of its commitments.
Earlier, Araqchi met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, where they discussed bilateral relations and regional developments. During this meeting, Araqchi reaffirmed Iran's determination to defend its sovereignty against US military aggression.