Iran Links Gulf Stability to End of Aggression Amid US Tensions

Russian coverage echoes Iran’s claim that regional states, not the United States, should manage security in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz. These outlets present Khamenei’s defiant stance as a firm rejection of Western pressure and a sign that Iran will not accept a naval blockade. Russia-linked sources suggest that US and Israeli actions are destabilizing the Gulf and that excluding Western forces would reduce the risk of war.

• •Russian outlets highlight Khamenei’s statement that Iran will continue managing the Persian Gulf and Hormuz Strait without US presence.
• •Coverage stresses that US and Israeli military actions are the main source of instability in the Gulf.
• •Reports argue that a US naval blockade of Iranian ports would be an act of aggression that could trigger a wider conflict.
• •Russian narratives support the idea of Gulf security being handled by Iran and neighboring states rather than Western navies.
• •Moscow-linked commentary suggests that reducing US presence in the Gulf would lower the risk of clashes and protect regional trade routes.