The spokesperson for the US Fifth Fleet reacted to the Islamic Republic's claim of forming a naval coalition with Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, stating: "It doesn't make sense." According to Tim Hawkins, Iran itself is the main factor of instability in the region and is now claiming to create a maritime security coalition to protect the very waters it has always threatened. As reported by 'Breaking Defense,' he referred to 15 attacks by Iran on foreign commercial vessels over the past two years, saying: "What matters is action, which is why we, along with our partners, are strengthening defenses around the Strait of Hormuz." On Saturday, Shahram Irani, commander of the Islamic Republic's Navy, claimed that a joint 'naval' coalition would be formed by Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE in the northern Indian Ocean. This senior military official of the Islamic Republic also mentioned the 'development' of Iran's naval coalition with China and Russia, adding that Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Iraq, Pakistan, and India 'are requesting' to be part of a 'regional collaborative action.' Saudi Arabia and the UAE have not yet reacted to his comments. The United States and Gulf Cooperation Council member states condemned the Islamic Republic's 'destabilizing policies' in the region in a joint statement released in February this year. Hossein Aryan, a military affairs expert, described the formation of a coalition between Iran and Arab countries as 'very optimistic' in an interview with the Persian section of Voice of America on Saturday. Exclusive; US Navy: UAE is a coalition partner in the Gulf. The UAE pressured the US to respond to the seizure of tankers by Iran. Intensified US Navy patrols to maintain international shipping security in the Strait of Hormuz. Display of power in the Persian Gulf; US Navy commanders and their allies pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon is strengthening its defensive position in the Persian Gulf. The US seized $80 million worth of drugs from a vessel originating from 'Chabahar Port.'
US Reaction to Iran's Claim of Creating a Naval Coalition: It Doesn't Make Sense
The US has dismissed Iran's claims of forming a naval coalition with Saudi Arabia and the UAE, citing Iran's role as a destabilizing force in the region. This comes amidst increased US military presence and ongoing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The situation highlights the complexities of regional security dynamics and Iran's attempts to assert influence.
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📰 What Happened
US Fifth Fleet criticizes Iran's claim of forming a naval coalition with Gulf states as nonsensical.
- Iran announce Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
- United States strengthen Strait of Hormuz
- United States and Gulf Cooperation Council condemn Islamic Republic
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The US dismisses Iran's coalition claims as nonsensical, emphasizing its role in regional instability.
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