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Araqchi Blames U.S. for Hormuz Tensions, Calls for Joint Security

By Drooid · Oct 19, 2026, 11:50 PM UTC · How we work

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi blamed the United States for insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
He said regional disputes must be settled through diplomacy and welcomed internal initiatives that improve security without foreign forces.
He urged regional nations to create a joint security arrangement.
He made remarks at conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday, noting the strait carries one-fifth of hydrocarbons.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi blamed the United States for insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
He said regional disputes must be settled through diplomacy and welcomed internal initiatives that improve security without foreign forces.
He urged regional nations to create a joint security arrangement.
He made remarks at conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday, noting the strait carries one-fifth of hydrocarbons.