Iran's UN Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani has declared that U.S. military bases in Gulf states foster insecurity and regional instability. He asserted that regional security is the responsibility of neighboring countries and accused the U.S. of hypocrisy. Separately, Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi marked July 3rd as the anniversary of the U.S. "crime" of shooting down Iran Air Flight 655 in 1988, which killed 290 people, including 66 children, criticizing the U.S. for its lack of apology and responsibility.
Iran's UN Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani stated that U.S. military bases located in Gulf states have contributed "nothing but insecurity" and instability to the region. Iravani accused the United States of hypocrisy and of overlooking the fundamental causes of regional crises. He further asserted that the responsibility for ensuring regional security rests with the neighboring countries themselves.
In a separate statement, Iran's deputy foreign minister Kazem Gharibabadi designated July 3rd as a day to remember what he termed a "crime" committed by the U.S. This refers to the 1988 incident where the U.S. military shot down Iran Air Flight 655, resulting in the deaths of 290 individuals, including 66 children. Gharibabadi criticized the U.S. for its persistent denial of responsibility and its failure to offer an apology for the incident.
Iran's UN Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani stated that U.S. military bases located in Gulf states have contributed "nothing but insecurity" and instability to the region. Iravani accused the United States of hypocrisy and of overlooking the fundamental causes of regional crises. He further asserted that the responsibility for ensuring regional security rests with the neighboring countries themselves.