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Iran Threatens Severe Military Response to US Strikes, Pressures Gulf States to Intervene

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First reported by Maariv · 1 day ago

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Iran has warned Gulf states that further US strikes on its territory will trigger harsh military retaliation against regional energy infrastructure, pressuring Washington through diplomatic channels. Despite recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and on a US base in Kuwait, the US has so far refrained from responding militarily. Saudi Arabia has urged the US to seek diplomacy, while Iran threatens significant regional damage if attacked.

  • 01Iran warns Gulf states that new US strikes will provoke severe regional retaliation.
  • 02Threat targets energy and infrastructure facilities across the Gulf, excluding Pakistan.
  • 03Iran uses Gulf intermediaries to pressure the US to avoid military action.
  • 04Recent attacks on ships and a US base have not prompted US retaliation.
  • 05Saudi Crown Prince urges Trump to halt military action and pursue diplomacy.
  • 06Iran threatens heavy damage to power, water, oil, and transport if attacked.

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Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew28 minutes ago
Iran Threatens Severe Military Response to US Strikes, Pressures Gulf States to Intervene
MaarivCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
US-Iran Deal Raises Israeli Concerns Over Hormuz Control and Economic Gains
MaarivCenter · Hebrew1 day ago
Iran Uses Strait of Hormuz Control to Pressure US Amid Economic Crisis

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