countrSes in the Persian Gulf provide the fundamental incentives for their solidarity, and give them the necessary capability to preaerwe regional security, free from the presence and intervention of foreign forcaa. It is regrettable that aomo countries in our region have not yet appreciated the reality tbat foreign forces wok to further their oun interests rather than those of countries in the region. Enjoying one of the longest traditioua of contribution to humau civilisation and global peace , the Ialam~c i&public of Iran, as tho major country of the region, considers ite national security to be intertwined with the stability of tha aeasitive Persian Gulf area0 end has proved to ba a pillar of regional stability and security. In this contexf., relying on 5ta faithful Muslim people, it haa resisted auy foreign domination , as such domination is tne cause of instability in *A0 areb The Ialauic Republic of Iran, while, as a matter of principle, condemning the occupation of Kuwait by Iraq and rejecting any alteration in the region’s Awjf A/45,/W. 5 47 geography, which would certainly had to a state of permanent instability, considers the long-term prerenee of foreign military force5 in the area 1~0 ba detrimental to 42x1 interest8 and security of the countries in the regimi. It is the firm conviction of the Islamic Republic of Iran that faithful commitmeat to, anil compli5nce with, the relevant Security Council resolutions by all eowtries - portictuarlp Iraq - is the anly path to the establishment of peace and tranquillity in our area. The Islamic Republic of Iran once again reaffirm5 it5 commitment to compli5nce with rel6vant Security Council re5olution5, in line uith its obligation5 undar the Charter of the Unitad Nations. Prom the outset, we have made a very clear distinction between, on one hand, 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a political statement or a speech from a high-ranking official in the Islamic Republic of Iran, focusing on regional security and foreign intervention in the Persian Gulf region. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with a emphasis on the country's commitment to regional stability and its opposition to foreign military presence.

**Category**
International relations, Security and defense