Published: Mar 14, 2026, 22:00 IST | Updated: Mar 14, 2026, 22:00 IST
The Speaker of Iran’s Parliament has accused the United States of making the Middle East a battleground by placing U.S. military bases across the region, claiming that Washington has sacrificed its allies in favor of Israel’s strategic goals. Iranian officials argue that the presence of foreign military installations has increased the likelihood of attacks and instability, and has made American bases and partners legitimate targets in the ongoing conflict.