05.05.2026 08:52
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that developments around the Strait of Hormuz have shown that political crises cannot be resolved through military means, adding, 'The United States must avoid being dragged back into the swamp by ill-intentioned parties. The United Arab Emirates as well. The Freedom Project is a project of no solution.'
Iran has issued a statement regarding the US's Freedom Project, which aims to reestablish freedom of navigation for commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated in a social media post that developments centered on the Strait of Hormuz demonstrate that political crises cannot be resolved through military means, adding, "While negotiations are progressing thanks to Pakistan's good-faith efforts, the US must avoid being dragged back into the quagmire by ill-intentioned parties. The United Arab Emirates as well. The Freedom Project is a project of hopelessness."
IRAN HAD WARNED, THE US LAUNCHED AN OPERATION
Iran's Armed Forces had warned the US Navy not to approach or enter the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's Armed Forces also warned that all commercial vessels and oil tankers, except for the US Navy, should avoid any movement without coordination with the Iranian military stationed in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US military, under the direction of President Donald Trump, launched "Operation Freedom" to ensure the safe passage of vessels trapped in the Strait of Hormuz.
TRUMP THREATENED AGAIN
In a statement to Fox News, Trump said that if Iranians attack American ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, they will be "wiped off the face of the earth."
Trump claimed they sank seven small Iranian boats attempting to interfere with commercial vessels and said, "That's all Iran has left; besides a South Korean ship, there is no damage to vessels passing through the Strait."
IRAN ATTACKS THE UAE
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced that its air defense systems responded to a missile threat and intercepted three missiles from Iran. It was reported that a fourth missile fell into the sea. Additionally, four drones were reportedly intercepted. Commenting on the attack on the UAE to ABC News, Trump said, "Only one missile got past the air defense system. No major damage occurred. The best thing for Iran is that we are still maintaining the ceasefire."