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Iran Threatens Gulf States With Underwater Cable Attacks

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Iran Threatens Gulf States With Subsea Cable Attacks

Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba

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Two senior Iranian officials told Reuters that Iran plans to attack Gulf states' underwater communication cables if U.S. negotiations fail and fighting resumes. They claimed Tehran has detailed plans and warned the U.S. against "playing with fire." The officials also suggested that any attack on Iran would result in no "red lines" being observed.

The story in 5 lines · by baba

  • Iran reportedly plans to attack Gulf states' underwater communication cables.
  • The threat is contingent on failed U.S. negotiations and renewed fighting.
  • Senior Iranian officials claim detailed attack plans are in place.
  • Iran warned the U.S. "not to play with fire."
  • Any attack on Iran would reportedly remove all "red lines."

Iran is reportedly planning to attack the underwater communication cables of Gulf states if negotiations with the United States collapse and fighting is renewed, according to two senior Iranian officials who spoke to Reuters. The officials claimed Tehran possesses "detailed attack plans" but declined to specify the exact methods or locations for such strikes.

One of the officials stated, "If Iran is attacked, there will be no more red lines, from underwater cables to military bases, including covert ones." The sources also indicated that the U.S. has been warned "not to play with fire."

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