Published: Mar 15, 2026, 03:30 IST | Updated: Mar 15, 2026, 03:30 IST
Amid the escalating US-Iran war, Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has mocked Donald Trump, claiming Washington is now “begging” other countries to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open. Araghchi’s remarks came after Trump urged global powers to deploy naval forces to secure the vital waterway, through which about 20% of the world’s oil supply passes.