Iranian commander cautions regional states about US covert agenda

A senior Iranian military commander asked the regional states to be watchful of Washington's covert agenda in the region, and cautioned that the US is seeking to stir tension in region to attain its own interests.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a ceremony to commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Iran's renowned four-star General Ali Sayyad Shirazi, a senior Army commander who was assassinated in Tehran in 1999, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Brigadier General Massoud Jazzayeri pointed to the US joint wargames in waters South of Iran, and said, "The US is trying to stir tension in the region in a bid to gain more interests for itself.""We caution the regional states to be careful about the covert goals pursued by the US and the global Zionism which are seeking to stir tension in the region," Jazzayeri underscored.The Iranian commander, however, stated that Iran has intelligence supremacy over other countries, specially hostile states, in the region and is closely monitoring the US moves.Iranian officials have repeatedly warned the trans-regional states, specially the US, to pull their troops and warships out of the Persian Gulf, underlining the necessity for the establishment of security in the Persian Gulf through extensive and all-out cooperation among the regional states.In relevant remarks in December, a senior military aide to the Iranian supreme leader said that trans-regional powers are trying to confine Iran's power through sparking insecurity around the country."The trans-regional enemies are pursuing a certain view (on Iran) and are creating insecurities in the regions around our country in a bid to block the Islamic Republic of Iran's progress and emergence of a mighty Iran," senior Military Aide to the Supreme Leader of Islamic Revolution Major General Yahya Rahim Safavi said at the time.He further said that the Persian Gulf region plays a key role in Iran's plans for progress and prosperity, and underlined the necessity for advancement, justice and durable security in the region.