Presence of American foreigners in the Persian Gulf region: The primary cause of insecurity

Today, it has been proven to not only global public opinion and the nations of the region, but even to the monarchs and rulers of these countries, that the presence of American foreigners and their establishment and entrenchment in the lands of the Persian Gulf region is the primary cause of insecurity in the region. It has become clear that the US’s flimsy bases lack the resilience and capability even to ensure their own security, let alone provide any hope for US's dependents and the US-worshippers in the region.

Imam Sayyid Mojtaba Khamenei
April 30, 2026