Iran blames US, Israel for Hormuz tensions as crisis risks energy supplies

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 17, 2026 at 02:03 PM

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blamed the US and Israel for disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments, amid an ongoing war that began on February 28th. Araghchi called on the UN and other nations to condemn the "military aggression" and demand an end to it. The conflict has caused a surge in oil prices, with Brent crude rising over 40%. While Iran claims the strait is open to allies, a senior IRGC advisor previously threatened to close it. The US has called for a naval coalition to secure the waterway, but France has refused to participate. Several nations are reportedly negotiating with Iran for safe passage.

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Antonio Guterres 40% Basij 40% Tasnim News Agency 40% Emmanuel Macron 50% Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) 50% North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) 50% Donald Trump 60% United States ×585% Israel ×385% Abbas Araghchi ×490% Iran ×895% Strait of Hormuz ×595%

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strait of hormuz 100% iran 90% us-israel war 90% energy supplies 80% united states 80% military aggression 70% oil shipments 70% naval coalition 60% international security 50%

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