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Araghchi warns of further escalation around Strait of Hormuz

Mehr News21 October 2026, 14:14 UTCIran

TEHRAN, Oct. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that any further escalation around the Strait of Hormuz or elsewhere in the Middle East could seriously endanger civilian lives, regional security and global economy.

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