▲ Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Following the crash of a U.S. military helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a warning to U.S. forces stationed near Iranian territory, stating that they should withdraw as they are at risk of being drawn into a conflict.
On June 9 (local time), Minister Araghchi posted on X, "Foreign military forces near our territory are constantly exposed to the risks of human error, accidental incidents, or potentially being drawn into a conflict."
He further argued that to fundamentally eliminate the risk of such military clashes, "the best solution to reduce the risk is for them to leave (the vicinity of our territory)."
Notably, Araghchi added at the end of his post, "We prefer the language of diplomacy, but we also know how to speak other languages."
This is interpreted as a warning intended to pressure the U.S., suggesting that if diplomatic dialogue fails, Iran is prepared to take strong physical and military measures, including the use of force.
Minister Araghchi's mention of accidents or conflict came immediately after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that the Apache helicopter, which crashed while patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz the previous day, had been shot down by Iran.
Earlier, President Trump stated on Truth Social, "I have received reports that a state-of-the-art Apache helicopter patrolling over the Strait of Hormuz was shot down by Iran," adding, "The pilot is safe and uninjured, but the United States must inevitably respond to this attack," hinting at the possibility of retaliation.
Iran has yet to confirm or deny President Trump's claim that the Apache helicopter was shot down by its forces.
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