"The warships that are in the Persian Gulf are under the complete control of the naval forces of the IRGC and the army, there is nothing to worry about," Fars quoted him.
Iranian Navy Commander calls on US to leave Middle East
On May 17, the USS Naval Forces destroyers USS McFaul and USS Gonzales entered the Persian Gulf.
In late April, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu announced that the US decision to withdraw from the INF Treaty was the first step towards an offensive arms race.
Member of the Federation Council Franz Klintsevich commented on the situation around the INF.