# Iran has unparalleled leverage over Strait of Hormuz, top diplomat says

https://mins.news/en/item/109574

- TASS, 2026-10-21 14:00 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2205611

> Abbas Araghchi said Iran’s geography gives it unmatched leverage over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which he called irreplaceable for the regional and global economy. He said Tehran had sent Washington, via Qatar, a seven-day plan to restore navigation and resume talks, and warned that renewed US military action would bring an even greater strategic failure.

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