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Iran accuses US of ‘reckless military adventure’ when "diplomatic solution is on the table"

Tehran, May 9 (UNI) Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has accused the United States of engaging in “reckless military adventure” whenever a diplomatic solution is being negotiated or seams possible.
His statement comes as both sides accuse each other of launching attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post on X, Araghchi criticised the approach of the Trump administration and questioned the motives behind recent US military actions.
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