Why It Matters:
Qalibaf’s remarks emphasize that U.S. military presence in West Asia fuels conflict and leaves host countries vulnerable amid Israeli-American war of aggression against Iran.
The Big Picture:
The United States maintains dozens of military bases across West Asia, which Washington describes as essential for regional security. Iranian officials, however, argue the bases entangle host countries in conflicts driven by U.S. and Israeli interests.
What he’s Saying
Qalibaf said the war “clearly proved” that American bases in the region “do not protect anyone and instead generate threats.”
He emphasized that the U.S. is willing to “sacrifice everyone for Israel” and “cares about no one except Israel.”
In a pointed remark, Qalibaf added that any actor relying on U.S. backing ultimately finds itself exposed rather than protected.
Key Points:
- Qalibaf warned regional governments against trusting U.S. military guarantees.
- He linked American military deployments directly to rising insecurity in West Asia.
Go Deeper:
The remarks come as the U.S.-Israeli war of aggression against Iran began on February 28, when coordinated attacks targeted Iranian territory and culminated in the assassination of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, in an attack on Tehran.
Iranian officials have said continued Israeli-American strikes on civilian infrastructure risk widening the conflict beyond the region.
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