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Iran Secretly Warns Arab Gulf States and U.S. Allies Against Aiding Israel in Attacks

Oct 11, 2024, 01:00 PM

Iran has issued a secret warning to U.S. allies in the Middle East, threatening to target oil-rich Arab Gulf states and other American allies if their territories or airspace are used for an attack on Iran. This threat, conveyed through diplomatic backchannels, has prompted Arab states to inform the U.S. that they will not assist in any attack on Iran. The warnings, reported by the Wall Street Journal, emphasize the potential for significant regional instability if an attack on Iran is facilitated by these countries. Iran specifically warned against aiding Israel in any military action.