Iran Blames US for ‘Insecurity’ in Strait of Hormuz
19 Oct 2026 7:50 PM IST19 Oct 2026 7:50 PM IST
"The war imposed by the United States and the Zionist regime (Israel), combined with the economic blockade, constitutes the principal source of insecurity in our region."
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi looks over during a meeting with his Russian counterpart in Tehran on October 19, 2026. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrived in Iran on October 19, Russian media said, in his first visit since the outbreak of the Middle East war in February 2026, as Moscow seeks to play a mediating role. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP)
Tehran: Iran's top diplomat on Monday accused the United States of being responsible for the "insecurity" in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been at the heart of the conflict between the foes.
"The war imposed by the United States and the Zionist regime (Israel), combined with the economic blockade, constitutes the principal source of insecurity in our region," said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, having previously referred to "the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz" during a joint press conference with his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov.
( Source : AFP )
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