Iran’s Araqchi Blames US for Hormuz Tensions, Calls for Diplomacy

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi meets with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Tehran, Iran, October 19, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

RIYADH, October 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi blamed the United States for insecurity and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and called for regional disputes to be resolved through diplomacy.

Speaking at a joint news conference with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, Araqchi urged countries in the region to work towards a joint security arrangement.

He said Iran welcomed initiatives that would strengthen regional security.

Source: Reuters.