Iran Says No Military Solution to Political Crisis After Strait of Hormuz Incidents
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz demonstrate that there is no military solution to ongoing political crises.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Araghchi said that progress is being made in talks with the United States, partly due to Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts.
He cautioned that the United States should remain wary of actors who may seek to drag it back into prolonged conflict, adding that the United Arab Emirates should also exercise caution in the current situation.
The Iranian foreign minister further criticized what he referred to as the U.S. “Project Freedom,” calling it in reality a “Project Deadlock.”
Events in Hormuz make clear that there's no military solution to a political crisis.
As talks are making progress with Pakistan's gracious effort, the U.S. should be wary of being dragged back into quagmire by ill-wishers. So should the UAE.
Project Freedom is Project Deadlock.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) May 4, 2026
