# Iran says the US is a source of insecurity in the Middle East

https://mins.news/en/video/17889

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-10 07:55 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWUuekUgDCU

> Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei warned against outside powers becoming involved in Middle Eastern affairs. He said regional security should not be pursued through the United States, accusing Washington of adding to instability. Baghaei argued that American political and security backing enables Israel to wage war without accountability. He also alleged that Israel could not continue its actions without US support.

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