Tell Trump to desist or we hit you hard: Iran warns Gulf states
Iran has issued a direct warning to Gulf states, threatening to attack their energy and infrastructure assets unless they pressure the U.S. to halt military strikes. This diplomatic ultimatum follows recent threats by President Trump to target Iran's own energy network.
Why it matters
The threat significantly escalates regional tensions and risks a major disruption to global energy supplies if diplomatic efforts fail.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> An Iranian missile system is displayed in Azadi Square in Tehran, Iran, July 30, 2026. — 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 US 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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