Iran Foreign Minister Says Country Prefers Diplomacy

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghaji said Iran prefers diplomatic language but is also proficient in other languages [1, 2].

These remarks signal a dual-track approach to national security, combining a stated desire for peaceful resolution with a reminder of Iran's military and strategic capabilities. The comments come amid ongoing regional tensions regarding the presence of foreign military forces near Iranian borders.

Araghaji said that the presence of foreign troops near Iran poses constant risks to regional stability [1, 2]. He called for the complete withdrawal of these forces to reduce the potential for conflict and mitigate the dangers associated with their proximity to Iranian territory [1, 2].

The foreign minister also addressed the legal status of the Strait of Hormuz. He said the strait is a shared waterway between Iran and Oman rather than international waters [1, 2].

Araghaji highlighted the distance between the region and Western powers, noting that the Strait of Hormuz is located thousands of miles ^[2] from the U.S. coasts. This point served to question the necessity of a permanent U.S. military presence in the area ^[2].

"We prefer the language of diplomacy, but we are also proficient in other languages," Araghaji said ^[1].

His statements emphasize a perceived contradiction between the U.S. military's distance from its own shores and its active operations in the Persian Gulf. By redefining the Strait of Hormuz as a shared regional waterway, Iran asserts greater sovereign control over one of the world's most critical oil transit chokepoints [1, 2].