Iran sent ‘secret warning’ to US allies, reports WSJ
Tehran has allegedly cautioned multiple US allies in the Middle East against providing support to Israel in the event of a possible strike on Iran. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Arab states hosting American troops are reportedly apprehensive about potential retaliation if Israel utilizes their airspace to conduct attacks on Tehran.
Tehran has cautioned several U.S. allies in the Middle East—such as Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar—against supporting Israel in any possible aggression towards Iran. This warning was reportedly communicated through “secret diplomatic channels,” as cited by unnamed Arab officials in the Wall Street Journal.
The warning responds to Israeli threats of severe retaliation following an incident earlier this month in which Iran fired approximately 180 ballistic missiles at Israel. Israeli officials have been pushing for devastating strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites and oil infrastructure, while the U.S. is striving to keep any response limited to avoid a broader conflict in the region.
As the tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, energy-rich Persian Gulf states are increasingly concerned about the safety of their oil facilities. U.S. military bases and personnel in the region could also face risks from potential miscalculations or escalations that might lead to unforeseen consequences, according to the WSJ.
Multiple officials from countries hosting U.S. troops have informed the Biden administration that they do not wish for their military infrastructure or airspace to be used in any offensive operations against Iran. In a related report by Reuters, sources indicated that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have communicated to Washington their refusal to allow Israeli aircraft to utilize their airspace for an attack.
U.S. defense officials have acknowledged that some regional partners have expressed their concerns to the Pentagon, though these requests remain "informal," according to the WSJ.
A source in Tehran, familiar with the situation, stated that Iran is fully prepared to defend itself and retaliate against any potential Israeli attack, emphasizing that any retaliation would be “proportionate” and based on both domestic and international standards.
Should Israel target Iran’s oil infrastructure, the source explained, Tehran will retaliate by striking oil refineries in Israel. Additionally, attacks on other critical infrastructure—such as power plants or nuclear facilities—would lead to corresponding retaliatory actions against similar installations in Israel.
Iran asserts that its strikes have only been aimed at military targets, with no civilian casualties reported from its significant missile attack on Israel on October 1. The only reported fatality was a Palestinian man allegedly killed by debris from a missile.
Tehran has cautioned West Jerusalem against taking disproportionate retaliatory measures, but if any attack results in civilian casualties, it will reconsider its nuclear doctrine, according to the source, without providing further details.
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
Tehran has cautioned several U.S. allies in the Middle East—such as Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar—against supporting Israel in any possible aggression towards Iran. This warning was reportedly communicated through “secret diplomatic channels,” as cited by unnamed Arab officials in the Wall Street Journal.
The warning responds to Israeli threats of severe retaliation following an incident earlier this month in which Iran fired approximately 180 ballistic missiles at Israel. Israeli officials have been pushing for devastating strikes on Tehran's nuclear sites and oil infrastructure, while the U.S. is striving to keep any response limited to avoid a broader conflict in the region.
As the tensions between Israel and Iran escalate, energy-rich Persian Gulf states are increasingly concerned about the safety of their oil facilities. U.S. military bases and personnel in the region could also face risks from potential miscalculations or escalations that might lead to unforeseen consequences, according to the WSJ.
Multiple officials from countries hosting U.S. troops have informed the Biden administration that they do not wish for their military infrastructure or airspace to be used in any offensive operations against Iran. In a related report by Reuters, sources indicated that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates have communicated to Washington their refusal to allow Israeli aircraft to utilize their airspace for an attack.
U.S. defense officials have acknowledged that some regional partners have expressed their concerns to the Pentagon, though these requests remain "informal," according to the WSJ.
A source in Tehran, familiar with the situation, stated that Iran is fully prepared to defend itself and retaliate against any potential Israeli attack, emphasizing that any retaliation would be “proportionate” and based on both domestic and international standards.
Should Israel target Iran’s oil infrastructure, the source explained, Tehran will retaliate by striking oil refineries in Israel. Additionally, attacks on other critical infrastructure—such as power plants or nuclear facilities—would lead to corresponding retaliatory actions against similar installations in Israel.
Iran asserts that its strikes have only been aimed at military targets, with no civilian casualties reported from its significant missile attack on Israel on October 1. The only reported fatality was a Palestinian man allegedly killed by debris from a missile.
Tehran has cautioned West Jerusalem against taking disproportionate retaliatory measures, but if any attack results in civilian casualties, it will reconsider its nuclear doctrine, according to the source, without providing further details.
Anna Muller contributed to this report for TROIB News
