Tehran, April 16 -- Iran has sharply criticised the United States and Israel, accusing them of destabilising the Gulf region and urging neighbouring countries to prevent their territories from being used for attacks on Tehran.

Speaking on the issue, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, said, "What happened in these 40 days showed that America and the Zionist regime have no regard for the security of the region and the people of the region, and their presence only causes division and discord among the countries of the region."

He reiterated Iran's position on regional cooperation, stating, "We continue to emphasise that the relations between Iran and the countries of the region must be based on good neighbourliness and f...