Iran accuses US of ‘performative posturing’ in security talks

Iran accuses US of ‘performative posturing’ in security talks The Iranian Foriegn Minister Esmaeil Baghaei criticised the US-led security meeting hosted in Bahrain, saying the US demonstrates “complete contempt for genuine peace and security in West Asia.” “Such gathering are nothing more than performative posturing, aimed at concealing America’s destabilising policies and lawless behaviour in the region,” Baghaei added in a statement to X. His comments came in response to a post from US Central Command (Centcom) about meeting with 12 Middle Eastern countries to discuss regional cooperation and maritime security. The United States has constantly demonstrated its complete contempt for genuine peace and security in West Asia. Such gatherings are nothing more than performative posturing, aimed at concealing America’s destabilizing policies and lawless behavior in the region. The countries of… https://t.co/pVYetEwUY6 — Esmaeil Baqaei (@IRIMFA_SPOX) July 2, 2026