This handout picture provided by the Iranian presidential office shows Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi (center) greeting supporters during a rally in the western city of Kermanshah on July 14, 2022. (IRANIAN PRESIDENCY / AFP)
TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned on Thursday that any "mistakes" by the United States and its allies to stoke a regional crisis will receive a "decisive" response from Iran that will make them regret.
"Unfortunately, some countries in the region are transiting insecurity and terrorism from the West and the United States to the region," Raisi said during a visit to Iran's western city of Kermanshah as reported by the president's website.
Iran does not accept any insecurity and crisis in the region, and committing any mistake in this region will be responded with a decisive and regrettable response.
Ebrahim Raisi, President, Iran
"Iran does not accept any insecurity and crisis in the region, and committing any mistake in this region will be responded with a decisive and regrettable response," Raisi said.
His remarks came amid US President Joe Biden's current visit to regional countries, including Israel and Saudi Arabia, both Iran's foes. Biden's visit is largely considered to be aimed at countering Iran's influence in the region.
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Iran's military power and capabilities are a guarantee of security for the region, Raisi said, adding that the intervention of foreigners including the US in the region will only lead to crisis and insecurity.
Tehran dismisses US ‘lies’
Iran's foreign ministry on Thursday rejected a US official's claims as "lies" about Iran's alleged involvement in the Ukraine conflict.
"Apparently, lying and cheating are contagious among US politicians who resort to fabrication for evil ends,” ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani tweeted.
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Jake Sullivan, Biden's national security advisor, said on the previous day, "Russia deepening an alliance with Iran to kill Ukrainians is something that the whole world should look at and see as a profound threat."
Earlier in the week, Washington also accused Iran of planning to provide Russia with combat drones that can be used in the conflict in Ukraine, charges denied by Tehran.