Iran says reserves right to counter Israeli presence in US-led coalition in Persian Gulf
Tehran (KNA) - Iran says it considers possible Israeli presence in a US-led coalition in the Persian Gulf as a clear threat to its national security, and reserves the right to counter it.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Abbas Mousavi on Friday referred to the "illegitimate existence" of the Israeli regime in the Middle East as a source of insecurity and instability.
"Within the framework of the country's deterrence and defensive policy, the Islamic Republic of Iran reserves the right to counter this threat and defend its territory," he noted.
"The US regime and the illegitimate Zionist regime are responsible for all the consequences of this dangerous move," the spokesman added.
The remarks came after Israel said it will join what the US calls an effort to boost security of navigation in the Persian Gulf.
Source: PressTV