Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned that the United States and Israel must eventually withdraw from the Middle East, as tensions between Tehran and Washington remain high.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 22, the IRGC said the United States and Israel must accept what it described as the region’s freedom from their presence. The statement was carried by Iranian media and reported by international outlets.
The IRGC said the United States and Israel must accept the region’s freedom from their “vile and criminal presence,” while also warning that its forces were prepared to respond to any further aggression.
The warning comes as diplomatic efforts surrounding the conflict intensify at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in New York, while Qatar is working to facilitate a possible agreement between Iran and the United States that could reopen negotiations.
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US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump remains determined to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, while also saying that the door remains open for Tehran to return to negotiations. Waltz said the “door is open for Iran to come back to the negotiating table” if it does so in good faith.
The situation has also affected international energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz, a major route for global oil shipments, remains at the centre of the dispute. Reuters reported on Tuesday that oil prices rose as markets watched for developments in possible US-Iran talks at the UN.
Brent crude rose by about 1.7% to $102.06 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate crude also gained around 1.7%. Analysts said the increase reflected market positioning and uncertainty surrounding the diplomatic situation.
Regional tensions have also increased following attacks by Yemen’s Houthi movement against Saudi targets. The developments have raised further concerns about the security of energy infrastructure and shipping routes across the Middle East.
Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts continue, with Qatar and other regional governments pushing for negotiations and greater regional dialogue. France and the United States have also said they will work together to protect freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and critical Middle Eastern energy infrastructure.
The latest IRGC statement highlights the continuing tension between Iran and the United States and Israel, even as international efforts seek to reopen diplomatic channels and reduce the risk of further escalation.
