US dismisses Iran's alleged naval alliance with Saudi and Gulf nations as unreasonable.

A US military official has dismissed Iran's claim that it will establish a naval alliance with Saudi Arabia and other Gulf nations as "defying reason." The US 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces spokesperson said that Iran's actions in the region have caused instability and that the US is working with partners to bolster defense around the Strait of Hormuz. The claim from a single Iranian military officer has raised skepticism, as it would mean a warming of relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia and cooperation between long-time antagonists India and Pakistan on the high seas.