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Hormuz insecurity result of US, Israeli aggression: Araghchi

Mehr News18 October 2026, 04:22 UTCIran

TEHRAN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Iran's foreign minister said insecurity in the Strait of Hormuz is a direct result of US and Israeli aggression that began on February 28.

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