Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Saturday the United States decision to deploy more troops to the Middle East in response to the perceived threat from Iran was “extremely dangerous” for peace.
“The Americans have made such allegations to justify their hostile policies and to raise tensions in the Persian Gulf,” Zarif told state news agency IRNA.
He believes the increasing number of US in the region is not free from harm and could affect peace and stability in international level – which should be addressed.
“Increased US presence in our region is extremely dangerous and it threatens international peace and security, and this should be addressed,” he said.
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It came after The United States said it was sending 1,500 troops to region in what it called an effort to bolster defenses against Tehran, and it accused Iran’s Revolutionary Guards of direct responsibility for attacks on tankers this month.
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