Iran is warning Gulf states that it will retaliate against key infrastructure if they do not urge U.S. President Donald Trump to stop U.S. strikes on Iran and pursue a negotiated end to the war, according to a Reuters report. The warning is delivered as part of what Reuters describes as a concerted diplomatic effort by Tehran toward Gulf capitals. A senior Iranian official says Iran’s message is explicit that Gulf states should press Washington to desist from further attacks. The report states that Iran’s warning includes potential strikes on oil and gas assets as well as other strategic facilities used to produce and deliver energy and water. The infrastructure cited includes oil fields and refineries, electricity grids, water infrastructure, and transport networks. Reuters characterizes the warning as a broad threat covering multiple sectors critical to the Gulf states’ economy and services. The report does not provide details on timing, targets named in public by officials, or any immediate response from the Gulf governments named in the account.
Iran warns Gulf states of possible strikes unless Trump ends U.S. action
Iran is warning Gulf states that it will retaliate against key infrastructure if they do not urge U.S. President Donald Trump to stop U.S. strikes on Iran and pursue a negotiated end to the war, accor...
- Iran makes a diplomatic push with Gulf states, warning retaliation if U.S. strikes on Iran continue.
- Iran’s message urges Gulf governments to tell Donald Trump to desist and seek negotiation instead.
- The warning says Iran could target oil and power facilities, including oil fields, refineries, and electricity grids.
- Iran also cites possible attacks on water infrastructure and transport networks.
- A senior Iranian official describes the scope of the threats, according to Reuters.
By Parisa Hafezi and Samia NakhoulAug 6 (Reuters) - Iran has made a concerted diplomatic push with Gulf states, warning them explicitly that Tehran will hit their oil, power and water plants unless they convince Donald Trump to end U.S. strikes on Iran and instead seek a negotiated end to the war.The warning envisaged attacks on the energy facilities, oil fields, refineries, electricity grids, water infrastructure, transport networks and other strategic assets of Washington's closest Arab allies, according to a senior Iranian official.
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