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Iran Warns Gulf Nations of Retaliatory Strikes as US Considers Military Action
Iran has issued a warning to Gulf countries that it will launch retaliatory strikes in the event of US military action. The warning comes amid heightened tensions and diplomatic pressure from Riyadh to avoid conflict. The US has not yet confirmed any plans for military strikes, but the threat of escalation remains.
According to sources in the Persian Gulf, Iran's warning is part of a broader strategy to pressure the US through its allies to reach a peace agreement acceptable to Iran. The warning was reported by TASS, a Russian state news agency, which cited unnamed sources in the region. Meanwhile, The Hindu reported that Riyadh urged US President Donald Trump to delay military action and pursue negotiations, highlighting the diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the situation. Iran's strategy appears to focus on using infrastructure threats to raise pressure without engaging in full-scale war.
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IndependentThe HinduAug 6, 03:24 PM
Iran threatens to hit Gulf states if U.S. launches new strikesRiyadh urged U.S. President Donald Trump to delay military action, pursue negotiations; Iran bets infrastructure threats can raise pressure without full-scale war
StateTASSAug 6, 02:14 PM
Iran warns Gulf countries of retaliatory strikes in event of US attacks — ReutersAccording to sources in the Persian Gulf, such steps are aimed at exerting additional pressure on the US through its allies to reach a peace agreement acceptable to Iran