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Iran Threatens to Hit Gulf States if US Launches New Strikes: Reuters
Tehran said it would hit Gulf energy facilities and U.S. assets if Washington launches another strike, as diplomats pressed for a deal.
- Iran warned Gulf states that any new United States attack would trigger retaliation against critical regional energy infrastructure, seeking to raise the cost of military action by pressuring Washington's closest allies.
- Following President Donald Trump's July 28 threat to strike Iranian infrastructure, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi contacted counterparts in Saudi Arabia, Turkish, Qatar, and Pakistan to urge them to dissuade Washington from launching renewed strikes.
- Tehran threatened to target refineries, electricity grids, and oil fields, warning that if Iran suffers damage, "it will inflict far greater damage in return," while invoking the 2019 drone attacks on Saudi Aramco to highlight infrastructure vulnerability.
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman reportedly asked Trump to delay military action and pursue a ceasefire, as Qatar, Oman, and Saudi Arabia urged Washington to resume talks amid warnings that escalation could "turn the region into a fireball."
- Trump faces two unpalatable choices: escalate a conflict that could disrupt global energy supplies or accept a negotiated outcome that falls short of decisive victory, while Saudi analyst Ali Shihabi argued proportionate military responses offer the best path toward settlement.
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Iran warns Gulf allies of retaliation as Trump dials back strike threat, presses for a deal
Iran cautioned Gulf states about retaliation against energy infrastructure. This warning followed U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of striking Iran. Tehran aims to raise the cost of military action by targeting regional partners. Saudi Arabia and Qatar relayed Iran's message to Washington. Diplomatic efforts continue to avoid wider regional destruction and conflict.
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Tehran called on U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf to use their influence on Trump to discourage him from renewed attacks on Iran.
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