According to his post, recent developments had exposed what he described as the vulnerability created by relying on American military protection.
“This war proved one thing quite clearly: American bases in our region do not protect anyone – they are a threat,” Ghalibaf wrote.Accuses Washington of prioritising Israel
Ghalibaf also accused the United States of prioritising its relationship with Israel over the interests of other regional partners.
“America sacrifices everyone for Israel and does not care about anyone but Israel,” he added.
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In the same message, the Iranian leader used a sharp metaphor to criticise countries that depend on Washington for security.
“Anyone clothed by the US is literally NAKED!” he wrote.
This war proved one thing quite clearly: American bases in our region does not protect anyone—they are a threat. America sacrifices everyone for Israel and does not care about anyone but Israel.
Anyone clothed by the US is literally NAKED!— Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf MB Ghalibaf (@mb_ghalibaf) March 14, 2026
The remarks come at a time when tensions remain elevated across West Asia amid the widening conflict involving Iran and the US–Israel alliance. Military activity has spread across several countries in the region, raising concerns about the safety of major shipping lanes and energy routes.
Warning to Gulf states hosting US bases
Iranian officials have repeatedly warned Gulf nations that host American military facilities that they could become targets if the conflict expands further. The warnings have intensified as regional tensions continue to rise.
Washington, however, maintains that its military presence in the Gulf is aimed at protecting allied countries and ensuring the security of strategic maritime corridors, including the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil transit routes.
Who is MB Ghalibaf?
Ghalibaf has been among the most outspoken critics of US influence in the Gulf during the current crisis. A former commander in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), he has long been associated with Iran’s conservative political establishment.
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He has served as speaker of Iran’s parliament since 2020 and previously held several senior military and political roles in the country.
His comments reflect Tehran’s continuing opposition to the presence of American forces across the Gulf region, particularly as the conflict shows signs of intensifying.
