Iran warns Gulf states over Trump strikes
Iran has delivered a warning to Gulf states that their oil, power, water, and other strategic facilities could be targeted if they do not help persuade President Donald Trump to halt US strikes on Iran. The warning was described as part of a broader effort to deter further American military action by threatening economic disruption across the region.
According to the report, Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi held calls with his counterparts in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar, and also spoke with Pakistan’s army chief. Iranian officials urged Washington’s regional allies to use their influence to prevent renewed strikes, while also signaling that any attack on Iran would trigger retaliation against US assets and infrastructure across the Gulf.
Key Events
- Iran warned Gulf countries their energy and water infrastructure could be attacked if they do not help stop US strikes on Iran.
- A senior Iranian official said possible targets include oil fields, refineries, electricity grids, water plants, transport networks, and other strategic assets.
- Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi contacted counterparts in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar, and also spoke with Pakistan’s army chief.
- Iran urged Washington’s Gulf allies to use their influence with Trump to prevent renewed US attacks.
- Iran said it was prepared to retaliate against US assets and infrastructure across the Gulf if Iran is struck again.