On the 22nd, Iran's parliament speaker Ghalibaf said on social media that Tehran
has received numerous messages from neighboring countries seeking a new regional
security and economic cooperation mechanism. He accused the United States of
using 'bullying' to protect Israel and of disregarding allies' interests, saying
this has seriously jeopardized their security and left some fearing for their
survival. He called for "a genuinely indigenous, independent order capable of
delivering regional peace and security."
