Iranian FM says Hormuz crisis cannot be solved by military means

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz clearly demonstrates that political crises cannot be resolved through military means. He noted that negotiations are progressing amid active mediation efforts by Pakistan. Araghchi emphasized that the U.S. must be wary of being dragged back into a quagmire by actors with ulterior motives, adding that the same warning applies to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He also criticized the U.S. "Freedom Plan," describing it as "nothing more than a plan to create a deadlock."