'Insisted on creating other routes': Araghchi accuses US of deliberately violating MoU condition over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the United States of violating a shipping agreement. He stated the US established an unauthorized alternative route in the Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi emphasized Iran's authority to oversee shipping arrangements during the post-war period. He also defended Iranian strikes as self-defense and called for regional trust-building. US Central Command confirmed its naval blockade remains in effect against Iran.