No military solution to US-Iran war, Iranian foreign minister says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that there is no military solution to the conflict between the US and Iran. He emphasized that if the enemies choose a path of military confrontation, Iran's response will be stronger than before. Araghchi added that only negotiations based on justice and fairness can end the conflict.

The situation is occurring amid a blockade on Tehran's oil exports by the US. Iran's oil minister, Mohsen Paknejad, has resigned and been replaced by Hamid Bovard, the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company, according to the president's office. Paknejad's resignation was initially rejected by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, but he insisted on stepping down.

The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for oil and LNG passage, has been a focal point of the Middle East conflict. According to Free Malaysia Today, the US and Israel launched strikes against Iran in late February.

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