Iran says US Intelligence Failures Are Driving Miscalculations Over Hormuz
Iranian FM has warned Washington that what he described as “fabricated intelligence” has once again led the United States to make a major miscalculation toward Tehran
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Washington on Thursday that the United States had once again made a major miscalculation in its assessment of Tehran, attributing what he described as the latest error to “fabricated intelligence,” particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
In a post published on his official X account on Thursday, Araghchi said Washington had for a long time been making erroneous assessments because of failures within its intelligence institutions.
He pointed to the war against Iran as an example, saying the United States was now facing an even greater and more serious miscalculation regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
“Fabricated intelligence is more dangerous and worse than fake news; therefore, Washington needs to be alert and cautious about its actions,” Araghchi said.
He concluded his post by writing: “God is greater and greater than any force on earth; we place our trust only in God.”
Araghchi’s remarks come as tensions between Tehran and Washington have once again intensified across the region, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest developments come amid continued diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between Iran and the United States.
Pakistan is continuing to act as a neutral mediator between Iran and the United States, with negotiations between Tehran and Washington continuing behind closed doors, according to Pakistan’s ambassador to Russia, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, who spoke exclusively to Kurdistan24.
Tirmizi said that although Iranian officials have denied that negotiations are taking place, diplomatic efforts are continuing beneath the surface.
“Diplomacy is like a diver in water; activities take place beneath the surface and cannot be seen. Negotiations are still ongoing,” Tirmizi said.
He said Pakistan has sought to serve as an honest and neutral mediator between Iran and the United States, warning that any further escalation could have international repercussions, including higher oil prices and the potential emergence of a food crisis.
“Pakistan’s interior minister is currently in Iran, and we are also in contact with the Americans to reach a solution through negotiations,” he said.
Tirmizi’s comments indicate that diplomatic contacts between Tehran and Washington remain active despite public statements denying the existence of negotiations, as Pakistan continues efforts to prevent further escalation and facilitate a political solution.