Iran's foreign minister criticizes the so-called 'security umbrella' of the United States as ineffective.

Iran Foreign Ministry responds to call for sending warships to Hormuz: US "security umbrella" is already full of holes

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi commented on the US call for other countries to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to eliminate threats, saying that the so-called "security umbrella" of the US has long been full of holes. Rather than protecting, it is more likely to bring disasters and troubles.

Previously, US President Donald Trump called on other countries to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to make the strait "no longer a threat." He emphasized that the US "will soon ensure" the safety and freedom of the Strait of Hormuz.

Araghchi posted on the social platform X: "The so-called 'security umbrella' of the US is already full of holes. Rather than protecting, it is more likely to bring disasters and troubles. The US is now begging other countries, including China, to help it ensure the security of Hormuz. Iran calls on brotherly neighboring countries to expel foreign aggressors, especially when these aggressors care only about Israel."

Tensions surrounding Iran have escalated, leading to the actual blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, which serves as a critical channel for Gulf countries to export oil and liquefied natural gas to the global market, and also affected the level of oil exports and production in the region.

On February 28, the US and Israel launched multiple attacks on targets inside Iran, including attacks on Tehran, causing destruction and civilian casualties. In response, Iran carried out retaliatory missile strikes on Israeli territory and US military targets in the Middle East.

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