Muslim Countries Should Know That Iran’s Attack On US Bases Is To Their Benefit-Mohammad Kowsari

As reported by The Times of Israel on March 1, 2026, a senior Iranian lawmaker on Sunday articulated a contentious interpretation of Tehran’s recent military actions against United States bases in the Middle East, asserting that these strikes ultimately benefit Muslim countries. Mohammad Esmail Kowsari, a member of parliament’s national security and foreign policy committee, insisted that “Muslim countries should know that Iran’s attack on US bases is to their benefit,” framing the strikes as part of a larger strategic effort rather than isolated acts of aggression. He also emphasized Tehran’s broader ideological objective, declaring unequivocally, “Our goal is dismantling the Israeli regime.”

In the context of a sharp escalation in the region following joint U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iranian targets, Iranian leaders have justified retaliatory strikes on bases hosting American forces as defensive and as leverage in the unfolding conflict. Kowsari described the current war as “much tougher” than previous confrontations, suggesting a heightened intensity and a prolonged phase of hostilities. His comments reflect a narrative that positions Iran’s military responses as serving not only its own strategic interests but also, in his view, the perceived interests of other Muslim-majority nations in resisting Western military presence and influence…..See More