Iran's Araghchi: US soldiers using local residents as shields

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, that United States (US) soldiers are using local people to shield themselves.

“From outset of this war, U.S. soldiers fled military bases in GCC to hide in hotels and offices. They use GCC citizens as human shield. Hotels in U.S. deny bookings to officers who may endanger customers. GCC hotels should do same,” Araghchi wrote.

Mar 27, 2026

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