Iran has held the United States and Israel responsible for the ongoing tensions and disruptions to maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that the situation cannot be viewed in isolation, describing it as a reflection of a broader regional conflict. He made the remarks during a telephone conversation with United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, urging all peace‑concerned nations and international organizations to condemn the roles of the United States and Israel.

Araghchi further called on the international community to take a firm stand against what he described as continuing military aggression toward the Iranian people. According to Iran’s semi‑official Tasnim News Agency, Tehran believes that the current instability, particularly the disruption of shipping, stems from wider regional conflicts that are making the situation increasingly complex.

The report, citing Al Jazeera as its source, underscores Iran’s view that the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz is part of a larger geopolitical struggle rather than an isolated maritime issue.