Iran accuses US of sabotaging peace efforts after new strikes near Strait of Hormuz
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Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi accused the United States of derailing diplomatic efforts after fresh strikes near the Strait of Hormuz reignited tensions between the two countries.
In a post on X on Friday, Araghchi said Iran had been considering a US-backed peace proposal before new attacks targeted Bandar Abbas and Qeshm.
“Every time a diplomatic solution is on the table, the U.S. opts for a reckless military adventure,” he wrote. “Is it a crude pressure tactic? Or the result of a spoiler once again duping POTUS into another quagmire?”
The Iranian foreign minister said diplomacy continued to suffer because of military escalation and insisted that Iran would not yield under pressure.
“Whatever the causes, the outcome is the same: Iranians never bow to pressure and diplomacy is always the victim,” he said.
Araghchi also rejected reported US intelligence assessments about the extent of damage to Iran’s missile capabilities.
“Also, the CIA is wrong. Our missile inventory and launcher capacity are not at 75% compared to Feb 28. The correct figure is 120%,” he stated.
“As for our readiness to defend our people: 1,000%,” he added.
The remarks came after reports that US strikes on Thursday night targeted Qeshm Port, military facilities in Bandar Abbas, and the Bandar Kargan naval checkpoint in Minab.
Araghchi also cited what he described as more cautious assessments by US intelligence agencies, claiming Iran retained significant ballistic missile capabilities despite weeks of US and Israeli attacks.
According to statements referenced by the Iranian minister, US officials believe Iran still possesses around 75 per cent of its prewar missile inventory and has managed to restore many storage and repair facilities damaged during the conflict.