Iran Warns Gulf States Against Supporting US Military Operations
Ali Abdollahi said any help or facilitation to US forces would amount to participation in American military operations.
- On Wednesday, Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Ali Abdollahi warned Gulf nations against assisting the United States military, saying such aid amounts to "participation in the US military operation."
- The United Arab Emirates suspended all economic dealings with Iran on Tuesday "until further notice," following regional escalations that also included recalling its ambassador and shutting Iran-linked schools and a hospital.
- Abu Dhabi accused Iran of firing ballistic missiles toward shipping, though Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei "categorically rejected" the claim while tankers belonging to ADNOC faced repeated targeting.
- The United States is redeploying the USS George Washington to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, while Jared Kushner stated Monday the United States and Iran are having "very positive and active conversations."
- Despite an ongoing naval blockade, Trump insisted on Tuesday that the Strait remains open, having previously posted a map labeling the waterway a "NEW US Territory," echoing annexation threats.
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Iran warns Gulf countries against helping US
TEHRAN - Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military on Wednesday, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was severing economic ties with Tehran following new attacks on shipping.
Iran issues warning against Arab states aiding US, as UAE cuts economic ties
Iran issues warning against Arab states aiding US, as UAE cuts economic ties Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:18 Tehran's armed forces chief says 'any assistance or facilitation provided to the aggressor US military amounts to participation' in war A member of the Iraqi special forces secures the Baghdad International Airport road during the arrival of Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Baghdad on 19 August 2…
Iran warned the Gulf countries on Wednesday against any assistance to the US Army, following the decision of the United Arab Emirates to suspend trade with Tehran, against the backdrop of intensified regional tensions.
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