Iran Threatens Gulf States to Stop Trump or Face Attacks on Energy Infrastructure

Iran has launched an intense diplomatic campaign targeting Gulf states, urging them to pressure U.S. President Donald Trump to halt American attacks on Iran and return to negotiations. Tehran warned that if Trump is not stopped, Iran will retaliate by attacking the oil, electricity, water, and transportation infrastructure of neighboring Gulf countries. According to a Reuters report published on Thursday, these messages were conveyed through high-level diplomatic contacts beginning July 28, following Trump's threats to target Iran's energy infrastructure.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi discussed the issue with the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar, as well as Pakistan's military commander. Araghchi emphasized Iran's readiness to respond but stressed that a diplomatic solution is the best way to avoid regional escalation and destruction. Gulf sources indicated that while the warnings were sent to all regional countries, the threats were primarily directed at Saudi Arabia and Qatar, both close U.S. allies. The Iranian warning was described as unprecedented, stating that if the U.S. attacks Iranian infrastructure, Iran will retaliate by targeting energy facilities and other regional sites in the Gulf.

This development signals a significant escalation in tensions between Iran and the U.S. and its Gulf allies, with potential implications for regional security and energy markets. The diplomatic efforts and warnings highlight Tehran's strategy to deter further U.S. military actions by leveraging its influence over Gulf states.