"Source of Insecurity": IRGC Claims US Bases Fail to Provide Regional Security
IRGC spokesperson Sardar Hoseein Mohebbi claims US military bases have failed to provide security and instead act as a source of regional instability.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has launched a scathing critique of the United States' military presence in the Middle East, asserting that American-operated bases have become a primary driver of instability rather than a safeguard for peace. During a press conference on Tuesday, IRGC spokesperson Sardar Hoseein Mohebbi argued that the regional landscape has shifted as neighboring nations recognize the failure of US military infrastructure.
A Failed Investment in Stability
Mohebbi highlighted the massive financial and military investments made by the United States in the region, noting that despite the trillions of dollars poured into weaponry and infrastructure, the promised security has not materialized. According to the spokesperson, the reality on the ground is quite the opposite of Washington's claims.
"In reality, these bases not only failed to do so, they turned into a source of instability," Mohebbi stated. He went as far as to suggest that much of the existing US military infrastructure is in a state of decay, claiming that many bases are currently damaged or unusable, rendering them unworthy of further reconstruction by the US.
Regional Cooperation vs. Foreign Intervention
In a move to promote local solutions to security, Mohebbi pointed toward the "Mecca Joint Defence Agreement" involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. He characterized this pact as a vital step toward regional self-reliance, suggesting that it allows neighboring countries to manage their own safety while "cutting off the hands of foreigners."
Defying Economic Blockades
Addressing the ongoing economic restrictions imposed by the United States, the IRGC spokesperson remained defiant. He emphasized that Iran’s deep-rooted connections with its 15 neighboring countries cannot be dismantled by external pressure. He noted that these relationships are built on thousands of years of cultural, religious, and generational ties that transcend modern political restrictions.
- Iran has implemented multiple measures to mitigate the impact of economic sanctions.
- The spokesperson vowed that Iran would not remain "idle or indifferent" to economic harm.
- US restrictions are viewed as unable to fully sever Iran's regional exchanges.
Warnings Over the Strait of Hormuz
The IRGC's remarks coincided with stern warnings from Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. Addressing recent rhetoric regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Ghalibaf linked regional security directly to the global oil trade.
Ghalibaf dismissed recent comments from the US leadership regarding ship passage through the strait as repetitive and "delusional." He issued a blunt warning to the United States and other international actors, stating that Iran's security is non-negotiable.
"In a region where we do not sell oil, no one will sell oil, and if our security is not ensured, no infrastructure will be safe,"
Ghalibaf's comments underscore the high stakes involved in the maritime security of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for the world's energy supply, as tensions between Tehran and Washington continue to escalate.