Iran–Iraq War
Rouhani was speaking at the opening of Sacred Defence Week, an annual commemoration of the eight-year 
, which features military parades. "The presence of foreign forces can be dangerous for the region, international waters, as well as the security of shipping lines and energy, but our path is to create unity and coordination with regional countries," he said. "Those who want to link the region’s incidents to the Islamic Republic of Iran are lying like their past lies that have been revealed [...] If they are truthful and really seek security in the region, they must not send weapons, fighter jets, bombs and dangerous arms to the region."
Iran's President Rouhani tells foreign powers to leave Persian Gulf