Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the presence of foreign forces in the Gulf causes problems and creates insecurity in the region.

In a televised speech at an annual military parade in Tehran, he said Iran would present a regional cooperation plan for peace to the United Nations.

His statement comes after the United States ordered the deployment of more troops to the region.

Meanwhile, on his official website Iranian President Rouhani said Iran will present a plan for creating security in the Gulf in cooperation with other countries in the region at the United Nations General Assembly in New York this week.

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