Iran Refuses Any Military Intervention in Bahrain

Military intervention in Bahrain by Gulf States is "unacceptable" and it will complicate the already volatile situation there, Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Ramin Mehmanparast said on Tuesday.

"The presence of foreign forces cannot be acceptable and will make the situation more complicated and difficult," Mehmanparast told his weekly press conference broadcast on state television.

Armed forces from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates rolled into Bahrain on Monday to help the Manama government deal with pro-democracy protesters.

Television footage showed convoys of unmarked, desert-brown armored vehicles crossing from Saudi's Eastern Province into Bahrain, the home of the U.S. Fifth Fleet.

"Basically, we do not think it is right for forces of other countries, specially Persian Gulf countries, to be present or intervene in Bahrain's situation," Mehmanparast said.

"The people of Bahrain have demands, which are legitimate and are being expressed peacefully. Any violence in response to these legitimate demands should be stopped," he added.