Iran urges neighbours to expel American forces as US strikes increase in Tehran

Iran has urged neighbouring countries to expel American forces from their territories as tensions escalate following increased US strikes on Tehran.

According to reports, the call comes after a series of attacks by the United States and Israel on Iranian targets, which have intensified the conflict in the region. Recent US strikes have targeted key military sites in Iran, including areas linked to the country’s strategic infrastructure.

Iran has responded by targeting American military bases and assets located in Gulf countries, saying the strikes are aimed at US facilities rather than neighbouring states themselves.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi urged Gulf and Middle Eastern countries to remove US troops from their territories, arguing that the presence of foreign forces is fuelling instability in the region.

Araghchi said Iran calls on its neighbouring nations not to allow foreign military forces to remain on their soil, particularly when their presence is primarily aimed at protecting Israel’s interests.

In a statement shared on social media, he said that with tensions rising and retaliatory attacks continuing across the region, the time has come for Middle Eastern countries to expel foreign military powers.

He also criticised what he described as the US “security umbrella” in the region, saying it has failed to bring peace and instead contributed to further instability.

The Iranian foreign minister added that Washington is now seeking help from other countries, including China, to secure the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which he said highlights the failure of US strategy in the region.

The conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel has entered a new phase in recent weeks, with both sides exchanging threats and military actions, raising fears of a wider regional war.