Brigadier General Ibrahim Jabari, an advisor to the commander of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, defended Iran's military actions targeting facilities in Gulf states, arguing that the presence of US military bases in those countries renders them part of the military confrontation. During an interview with Al Jazeera Mubasher, he hinted at the possibility of closing the Strait of Hormuz and escalating operations against American interests in the region, indicating a significant level of aggression in response to perceived threats.

Jabari criticized the United Nations for its call on Iran to cease attacks on neighboring countries, claiming it ignores the assaults that he alleges Iran has faced. He expressed frustration over the lack of international response to what he described as attacks on civilian areas by American and Israeli forces, questioning the silence of the international community during these assaults and referencing specific incidents where civilians have been harmed.

He articulated that the continued existence of US military bases in the Gulf presents a crucial factor justifying Iran's targeting of these states, emphasizing that American bases are the primary focus of Iranian strikes. Jabari's statements reflect a broader narrative of Iranian resistance against foreign intervention, aimed at justifying its military operations as necessary defensive actions in a volatile geopolitical context.