Iran warns Gulf states that any new U.S. military attack on Iranian territory would trigger retaliation targeting critical energy infrastructure across the region, according to five sources cited by multiple outlets. The warning is linked to comments by U.S. President Donald Trump on July 28 threatening strikes on Iran’s energy network and related infrastructure. The message is delivered through high-level diplomatic contacts following the U.S. threat. In reporting, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is said to have spoken with counterparts in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar, as well as Pakistan’s army chief, and to have conveyed the warning through regional diplomatic channels. The disclosures describe the contacts as sensitive and conducted on condition of anonymity. Iranian officials urge Washington’s Gulf allies to use their influence with Trump to deter renewed strikes. The stated Iranian position is that any attack on Iran would lead to retaliation against U.S. assets and energy facilities in the Gulf and wider region, raising the potential cost of additional U.S. action.
Iran warns Gulf states it will retaliate against regional energy infrastructure if U.S. strikes
Iran warns Gulf states that any new U.S. military attack on Iranian territory would trigger retaliation targeting critical energy infrastructure across the region, according to five sources cited by m...
- Iran warns Gulf states that a new U.S. attack on Iran would trigger retaliation targeting critical energy infrastructure in the region.
- The warning follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s July 28 threat to strike Iran’s energy network and infrastructure.
- Iran delivers the message through high-level diplomatic contacts involving regional leaders and senior officials.
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi is reported to speak with counterparts including Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar, and to coordinate with Pakistan’s army chief.
- Reporting describes the discussions as sensitive and conducted on condition of anonymity.
Iran has warned Gulf states that any new U.S. attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against critical energy infrastructure across the region, according to five sources, as Tehran seeks to raise the cost of military action by threatening Washington's closest regional allies. The warning was delivered through a flurry of high-level diplomatic contacts after President Donald Trump threatened on July 28 to strike Iran's energy network and infrastructure, the sources said. Two senior Iranian officials, two Gulf sources and a senior regional diplomat with knowledge of the discussions said Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke with his Saudi, Turkish and Qatari counterparts, as well as Pakistan's army chief. All spoke on condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter. Araqchi urged Washington's Gulf allies to use their influence with Trump to dissuade him from launching renewed strikes, the senior diplomat said, warning that any attack on Iran would prompt retaliation against U.S. assets and energy facilities across the Gulf. His message was consistent in ev
1 hour agoBy Parisa Hafezi and Samia NakhoulAug 5 (Reuters) - Iran has warned Gulf states that any new U.S. attack on its territory would trigger retaliation against critical energy infrastructure across the region, according to five sources, as Tehran seeks to raise the cost of military action by threatening Washington's closest regional allies.The warning was delivered through a flurry of high-level diplomatic contacts after President Donald Trump threatened on July 28 to strike Iran's energy network and infrastructure, the sources said.
2 hours agoThe warning was delivered through a flurry of high-level diplomatic contacts after President Donald Trump threatened on July 28 to strike Iran's energy network and infrastructure, the sources said.
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