(Central News Agency, Tehran, 9th, Comprehensive Foreign News) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi today called for the withdrawal of foreign forces from the Strait of Hormuz and its surrounding areas, warning that if they remain, they face the risk of being drawn into crossfire at any time.
According to AFP, Araghchi posted on social media platform X: "The Strait of Hormuz is not international waters; it is shared between Iran and Oman... Foreign forces near our territory are always at risk due to their own human error, simple accidents, or the possibility of being caught in crossfire."
US President Donald Trump accused Iran of shooting down a US Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz last night and vowed to respond. In response, Araghchi stated: "To reduce the risk, the best solution is for them to leave." (Editor: Hong Qiyuan) 1150610
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