Qalibaf: Only Middle Eastern countries should make decisions regarding the region's security.

- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said on Wednesday that only Middle Eastern countries should determine the political and security order in the region, rejecting foreign interference and calling for expanded cooperation within the region.

Qalibaf made his remarks during a meeting of the Parliamentary Union of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, at a time when Iran and the United States are seeking to reach a permanent agreement. His comments were broadcast on state television.