Iranian Foreign Minister, speaking in New York, has blamed the United States and the “Zionist regime” for the ongoing insecurity in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that interventionist and illegal actions by both nations are the root cause of instability in the region. The Foreign Minister called on the international community to hold both the US and the Israeli regime accountable for the humanitarian, security, and economic repercussions of their actions. He specifically linked these consequences to the actions undertaken by Washington and Tel Aviv. This statement underscores Iran’s long-held position regarding external influence in the Persian Gulf. The comments were made to IRNA, Iran’s state news agency, while the Foreign Minister was in New York.