On March 7, 2026, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf condemned the recent strike on a desalination plant on Qeshm Island, attributing the attack to a "US-Zionist alliance."
Ghalibaf alleged that the operation was carried out with the logistical support of a United States military base located in a neighboring southern country. He firmly warned that the aggression would meet a proportionate response from Tehran.
"US bases in the region are platforms for attacking Iran," Ghalibaf stated, issuing a stark warning to neighboring nations hosting American forces. "The origin of any attack is the destination of our response."