‘Anyone Clothed By US Is Naked’: Iranian Official’s Unity Message To Gulf States

Last Updated:March 14, 2026, 21:17 IST

Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Ghalibaf, criticized US bases in Gulf countries, claiming they pose threats, prioritize Israel, and warned Gulf states of potential risks.

Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has again criticised the presence of US forces in Gulf countries, claiming American military bases in the region pose a threat rather than providing security.

In a post on X, the Iranian parliament speaker said the ongoing conflict had exposed what he described as the risks of hosting American troops.

“This war proved one thing quite clearly: American bases in our region do not protect anyone – they are a threat," Ghalibaf wrote.

He accused the United States of prioritising support for Israel over the interests of other regional partners.

“America sacrifices everyone for Israel and does not care about anyone but Israel," he added.

Ghalibaf also used a striking metaphor to criticise countries that rely on US military protection.

“Anyone clothed by the US is literally NAKED!" he wrote in the post.

The remarks come as tensions remain high across the Gulf following the escalation of the war between Iran and the US-Israel alliance, which has spread military activity across multiple countries in the region and threatened key shipping routes.

Iranian officials have repeatedly warned Gulf states hosting US bases that they could become targets if the conflict widens further. Meanwhile, Washington maintains that its military presence in the region is necessary to protect allies and secure critical maritime routes such as the Strait of Hormuz.

Ghalibaf, a former commander in Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and a long-time hardline political figure, has been among the most vocal critics of the US presence in the Gulf during the ongoing war. He has served as speaker of Iran’s parliament since 2020 and previously held senior military and political roles in the country

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