Day 19 = $47+ Billion for American Tax payers.

Iran FM Araghchi says in the interview video today “The US was drawn into this war by Israel — by Netanyahu. Now they’re trapped, begging for help to open the Strait of Hormuz.”

Straight of Hormuz still blocked on day 19. Usually 150+ Oil tankers pass on a normal day. Only 10 Iranian ships pass per day. And some Chinese and Russian ships. No American ships can pass. TRUMP claimed victory on day 1.

Iran FM Blames America for the “America’s War” and Israel War on Tehran. Iran Foreign Minister Araghchi Full English Interview 3/18/2026 on Trumps Iran War for Israel.

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera’s Talk to Al Jazeera program on March 18, 2026, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi firmly blamed the United States for the escalating US-Israeli war on Iran, describing it as “America’s war” driven by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s influence and a series of miscalculations expecting quick regime change or surrender. Araghchi emphasized that Iran seeks not a mere temporary ceasefire but a complete and permanent end to hostilities across all fronts—including Lebanon, Yemen, Iraq, and beyond—while asserting there is “no limit” to Tehran’s right to self-defense against what he called acts of aggression. He highlighted Iran’s resilience, noting that targeted killings of key figures like Ali Larijani would not destabilize the Islamic Republic’s solid institutional structure, and expressed openness to mediation by countries like China to resolve the conflict under conditions meeting Iran’s demands. Araghchi also warned of post-war changes, including new protocols for secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz to prevent future enemy use, underscoring Tehran’s determination to hold Washington accountable for the consequences, including risks to regional shipping and stability.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOpALpa6SXg