Iran warns against foreign interference in the Gulf, vows response

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
Today 12:19

Military and political Iranian officials have insisted on maintaining the Republic's territorial integrity at all costs.

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In this picture released by the official website of the Iranian Army on August 21, 2025, an anti-ship cruise missile is fired from a vessel during an Iran Navy drill in the Gulf of Oman and the Indian Ocean (Iranian Army via AP)

Iranian officials issued stern warnings to foreign powers over threats to the Gulf, Iran’s strategic islands, and the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing the country’s readiness to respond decisively to any miscalculations.

Speaking in Parliament, Iranian Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf condemned what he called “interventionist and baseless claims” from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and European Union foreign ministers, particularly regarding Iran’s three Gulf islands. He underscored that Iran’s territorial integrity will not be compromised under any circumstances.

IRGC chief: Navy will protect Iran's security

Adding to the warnings, Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Major General Mohammad Pakpour marked IRGC Navy Day by highlighting the force’s readiness and deterrent capabilities. Pakpour described the IRGC Navy as a symbol of “strong faith, intelligent resistance, and deterrent power,” capable of defending Iran’s long-term security across the Gulf and surrounding waters.

“Any miscalculation by them [enemies] in the Persian Gulf, the Strait of Hormuz, or Iran’s islands will be met with a decisive, immediate, crushing, and regret‑inducing response,” Pakpour said.

He emphasized the IRGC Navy’s preparedness across surface and subsurface warfare, missile systems, unmanned platforms, electronic warfare, and cyber capabilities, asserting that these strengths ensure regional stability while deterring foreign interference.

Al-Aqsa Flood: A turning point

Within his remarks to parliament, Qalibaf emphasized the enduring impact of the October 7, 2023, Operation Al-Aqsa Flood, marking its second anniversary.

Speaking at an open session of Parliament, Qalibaf highlighted the operation as a decisive strategic and technical blow to "Israel", saying it disrupted regional calculations and exposed "Israel’s" vulnerabilities.

Referring to the Hamas-led operation, Qalibaf described Al-Aqsa Flood as a “heroic” action that reshaped regional dynamics and forced "Israel" into a strategic quagmire. He noted that the Palestinian Resistance, along with movements in Lebanon and Yemen, has maintained strength and morale despite "Israel’s" ongoing military aggression backed by the United States, which has claimed tens of thousands of Palestinian lives and ravaged Gaza.

“Hamas has not been eliminated; rather, it is now imposing its own demands on Israel,” Qalibaf said.

“The regime that once sought normalization has turned into the main source of instability in the region,” he added.

He highlighted Hezbollah’s resilience in Lebanon and Yemen's continued pressure against Israeli-controlled ports and infrastructure, asserting that "Israel" now faces an internal crisis, with declining public confidence and reverse migration from occupied Palestine.

Iran’s position on resistance

Qalibaf reaffirmed Iran’s full support for the Palestinian cause, urging international organizations to prosecute "Israel" for its war crimes. He praised the martyrs of the Battle of Al-Aqsa Flood, including leaders from Hamas and Hezbollah.

“We will stand with the Resistance until the full liberation of al-Quds,” he pledged.

He concluded by emphasizing that the Axis of Resistance, together with Iran’s steadfastness, has brought West Asia to a point where “Israel has become the most detested regime in the world.”

On October 7, 2023, Palestinian Resistance forces, led by Hamas, launched the Al-Aqsa Flood operation against Israeli military positions. The meticulously planned operation struck military infrastructure and settlements, inflicting unprecedented losses on Israeli forces in a single day.