Gulf region is ‘on the edge of collapse,’ Iranian President Rouhani warns world leaders

Hassan Rouhani addresses the UN General Assembly in New York Reuters Carlo Allegri

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has told world leaders that the Gulf region is “on the edge of collapse, as a single blunder can fuel a big fire.” His warning comes amid tensions with Washington and Riyadh.

Speaking at the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Rouhani urged western nations against not to meddle in Iranian affairs. “We shall not tolerate the provocative intervention of foreigners,” he said, adding “we shall respond decisively and strongly to any sort of transgression and violation of our security and territorial integrity.”

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