Iran: No Military Solution to Hormuz Crisis, Warns of Escalation
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that recent US provocations in the Strait of Hormuz highlight the crisis cannot be resolved through military means. He warned the US and UAE against deeper involvement, noting that diplomatic efforts are progressing with Pakistan as a mediator.
On April 16, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared that recent provocative actions by the United States in the Strait of Hormuz underscore the reality that the crisis cannot be resolved through military measures. Araghchi noted that diplomatic efforts are progressing, with Pakistan acting as a mediator in ongoing negotiations.
The Iranian foreign minister also warned the United States and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) against deeper involvement in the conflict. He urged all parties to avoid being drawn into a quagmire by those with malicious intent.