Iran’s parliamentary speaker has accused the United States of miscalculating its military campaign against Tehran, saying Washington must take steps to withdraw from a conflict that continues to heighten tensions across the Middle East.

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Sunday, October 25, that the United States had entered a “quagmire” because of its own decisions. He argued that military threats and media pressure would not force Iran to surrender.

“The Americans entered a quagmire due to their own miscalculations,” Ghalibaf said, urging Washington to take the necessary steps to extricate itself from the situation.

The remarks come amid renewed concerns about regional security following the US-Israeli war against Iran, which began in February. Tehran has said that attacks during the conflict damaged critical infrastructure, including natural gas refineries, raising concerns about energy supplies as winter approaches.

Ghalibaf has called for a nationwide effort to reduce gas consumption by at least 10 per cent to help the country manage anticipated shortages. He also said households would receive payments corresponding to their gas savings.

Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Ministry official Saeed Khatibzadeh urged European countries to distance themselves from the United States and Israel, accusing them of making misguided political choices. He also questioned the reliability of European governments that allow the US to use their military bases.

The conflict is also affecting neighbouring countries. Yemen’s Houthi movement has warned travellers against using airports it considers military targets, while a Saudi-led coalition said it had destroyed ballistic missiles and drones fired towards Saudi Arabia.

The escalating tensions have unsettled regional markets. Saudi Arabia’s benchmark stock index fell 2.6 per cent, while Egypt’s main index dropped 2.5 per cent as investors assessed the risk of further escalation.

Diplomatic efforts are continuing, with Qatar and Türkiye discussing regional de-escalation and freedom of maritime navigation.

The latest developments highlight the growing military, economic and diplomatic consequences of the conflict, with regional governments facing mounting pressure to prevent further escalation.

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