The commander of Iran’s (IRGC Navy says his forces will resolutely “protect and safeguard” the strategic waterway and its resources, urging the US and the Israeli regime to immediately leave the area.

Iran considers foreign military presence to be counterproductive for the issue of regional security.

Iran considers the apartheid Israeli regime to be the "biggest threat" to the region and the international Muslim Ummah (Nation).

Iran says military moves taken by the United States across the region are aimed at covering up its declining global power.

When the US invaded Iraq in 2003, it marked a major turning point for the region, and the US itself.

Iran warns regional countries about the US's dangerously ill-intentioned and divisive policies.

Italy lays emphasis on the part that is played by Iran in enhancement of regional peace and stability.