During a virtual address at Indonesia's Global Town Hall 2026, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi advocated for a shift in how Middle Eastern security is managed. Araghchi emphasized that the region should rely more heavily on internal dialogue, multilateral cooperation, and regional institutions rather than depending on foreign military presence. He asserted that security in the Middle East is a regional responsibility and cannot be effectively dictated by outside actors.

Furthermore, Araghchi expressed concern regarding the current state of international law. He suggested that major global powers often disregard legal frameworks when they conflict with their own national interests, a practice he claims undermines the global rule of law. He also pointed to the perceived failure of international institutions, such as the United Nations, to adequately address regional crises. While the address focused on the necessity of local autonomy, Araghchi did not provide specific policy proposals for how these regional dialogues would be structured or how existing security alliances might be dismantled to accommodate this vision. The speech reflects Iran's long-standing diplomatic position of opposing Western military influence in the Persian Gulf and broader Middle East, framing such presence as a destabilizing factor rather than a security guarantee.