Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei stated that lasting peace in Western Asia is contingent upon the cessation of US interventionist policies and military occupation in the region. Baqaei’s remarks, reported by Iran’s state news agency IRNA, directly address perceived US influence as a destabilizing factor. He did not specify which interventions he was referencing, but the statement implies a broad critique of US foreign policy. The comments come amid ongoing regional tensions and diplomatic efforts to de-escalate conflicts. This position reflects a long-held Iranian stance regarding the role of external actors in the Middle East. Baqaei’s statement suggests Iran views its own regional security as intertwined with limiting US presence and influence. The spokesperson’s comments were made in response to a question regarding US policy.