Manouchehr Mottaki is a former Iranian Foreign Minister and current member of parliament. Known for his career as a diplomat and hardline foreign policy advocate aligned with Iran's revolutionary establishment. Recently, Mottaki has issued warnings to regional states over U.S. influence and made statements signaling potential Iranian military escalation in the Strait of Hormuz. Last updated Jul 4th, 2026
Manouchehr Mottaki, a former Iranian foreign minister now serving in parliament, called for a ground assault on a US base in the region and the capture of 100 Americans.
"My proposal is that we launch a ground attack on one of the US bases in the region, capture 100 Americans and bring them to Iran."
Former Iranian FM Manouchehr Mottaki warned Bahrain against pursuing what he described as "an anti-Iran move" at the United Nations, claiming Manama was acting on behalf of Washington. Mottaki said some permanent Security Council members had urged the U.S. and Bahrain not to seek a new resolution, warning Bahrain would see the same result as past failed attempts.
"Several shots were fired by the Iranian army and navy toward American naval vessels that sought to transit the Strait. This time we shot near them. But if they try again, they will be shot directly”
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