Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'

Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: Iran

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Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of opting for a 'reckless military adventure' while a diplomatic solution is available. Tensions have escalated in the Strait of Hormuz, with both sides blaming each other for attacks. US forces also disabled two Iranian tankers attempting to enter an Iranian port, in violation of an ongoing blockade.

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