# Protests in Europe stem from energy market instability, Iranian foreign minister says

https://mins.news/en/item/115183

- TASS, 2026-10-26 02:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2207643

> Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said military action against Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz and disrupted global natural gas supplies, driving up fuel prices and inflation in Europe and the United States. He urged fuel producers to step up dialogue, diversify supply routes and protect vital infrastructure.

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