WANA (May 15) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi asserted that the United States cannot achieve its objectives in West Asia through military force, urging Washington to prioritize diplomacy instead.

 

Speaking to Indian media following a BRICS ministerial meeting, Araghchi maintained that there is no military solution to current regional tensions and claimed that past attempts by the U.S. to test Iran’s resolve have already proven the futility of armed intervention.

 

The Foreign Minister emphasized that while Iran has previously engaged in diplomatic dialogue, progress remains hindered by “contradictory messages” from American officials.

 

He noted that inconsistencies between private channels and public rhetoric create significant obstacles to resolving long-standing disputes.

 

Araghchi reiterated that the path forward for regional stability must be rooted in the principles of the BRICS group, which dominated discussions during the recent summit.

 

Addressing concerns over global energy security, Araghchi clarified that Iran has not closed the Strait of Hormuz to “friendly countries.”

 

He stated that commercial vessels from non-hostile nations are continuing to transit the strategic waterway by coordinating with Iranian naval forces to ensure safe passage.

 

According to the Minister, recent days have seen numerous ships navigate the strait without incident under this coordination framework.

 

Araghchi defended Iran’s regional posture as a matter of legitimate self-defense, shifting the blame for supply chain disruptions onto what he termed a “war of aggression” led by Israel and supported by the United States.

 

He concluded that the only way to guarantee unconditional safe passage for all maritime traffic is a complete cessation of military hostilities in the region.

 

The Minister also praised the Indian government for its hospitality during the BRICS session, describing the meeting as one of the alliance’s most successful to date.

 

He welcomed the group’s collective stance in condemning recent attacks against Iran, framing the consensus as a victory for international law and the United Nations Charter.