US has ‘no place’ in Gulf: Iran’s top commander
A top Iranian commander has said that the US has no place in the Gulf as regional countries can ensure their own security, a semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.
A top Iranian commander has said that the US has no place in the Gulf as regional countries can ensure their own security, a semi-official Tasnim news agency reported.
Hostility between the long-time foes has often played out in Iraq, whose government is allied with both countries. The attack triggered harsh condemnation from the Iraqi government, which called it a “violation of international law and norms” and demanded an explanation from the Iranian leadership. The United States also condemned the strike and said it was an unjustified outrage on a civilian residence.
Since the firing of the missiles, Yahya Sarea, the spokesperson of the Houthis, has advised foreign companies and investors to leave, saying the situation was not stable. The Houthis, he said, were prepared to “meet escalation with escalation”.
The Government had on Monday said it will facilitate the return of Indian nationals stranded abroad on compelling grounds in a phased manner from May 7.
It is learnt that the Indian Navy is readying its Landing Platform Dock warship INS Jalashwa and two Magar class amphibious warships for evacuating Indian citizens from Gulf countries, if required.
The order came one week after 11 small armed Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps speedboats swarmed around US Navy and Coast Guard ships in international waters in the northern Gulf.
India has been maintaining that it would like the situation to de-escalate as soon as possible and the country has been in touch with key players in Middle East.
Addressing the gathering at the Raisina Dialogue, he said 430 Indian cities saw protests against Soleimani’s killing.
This reduction will continue for at least 48 hours.
British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt said, "They see this as a tit-for-tat situation," while meeting with Iran Foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
