'Defeat of the US, Israel Proves the need to expel foreign powers:' Velayati

Ali Akbar Velayati, adviser to Iran’s Leader and Republic on political and international affairs, said the outcome of the confrontation against the United States and the Israeli entity was made possible by the resilience of Iran’s armed forces and people, as well as the courage of the Resistance Front.

The defeat of the United States and "Israel", he said, had strengthened the conviction that foreign powers must be expelled from the region, describing them as the main source of insecurity. Velayati stressed that regional states can safeguard their security by strengthening cooperation among themselves.

Similarly, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called for "self-reliance and upholding true brotherhood," stressing the importance of unity among Muslims in confronting current challenges, adding that unity guarantees strength and resolve in the face of any external hostility. 

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi also affirmed that security in the Gulf and maritime navigation must be ensured by relying on regional countries. [MORE]