Iranian FM Araghchi says 'Hormuz Strait not closed; insurers concerned about US-Israeli War'

Ahram Online , Sunday 22 Mar 2026

Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said the "Strait of Hormuz is not closed to shipping traffic" in response to US President Donald Trump's threat on to bomb Iranian power plants in 48 hours if Tehran "does not reopen the strait."

Araghchi

 

“Strait of Hormuz is not closed. Ships hesitate because insurers fear the war of choice you initiated—not Iran,” the Iranian foreign minister said in a post on X on Sunday.

“No insurer—and no Iranian—will be swayed by more threats. Try respect,” he said.

“Freedom of Navigation cannot exist without Freedom of Trade. Respect both—or expect neither,” Araghchi stated.

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