Persian Gulf states warn US strike on Iran will plunge region into turmoil
Persian Gulf states warn US strike on Iran will plunge region into turmoil
M.U.H
14/01/20269
Arab states along the Persian Gulf have urged the United States to refrain from any military action against Iran, warning that a strike in support of foreign‑backed unrest could destabilize the region and trigger broad economic and political turmoil.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Saudi Arabia, along with Oman and Qatar, has been quietly lobbying the Trump administration after the White House warned them to brace for a potential military strike against Tehran.
Officials from the Persian Gulf states have warned that any military action aimed at unseating Iran’s political leadership could severely disrupt international oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway that handles nearly 20% of the world’s oil supply.
They are reportedly concerned about domestic backlash, economic setbacks, and the potential for retaliatory strikes from Iran if the US launches an attack.
As per reports, Saudi officials have given their Iranian counterparts assurance that they would not participate in any anti-Iran action or allow US military aircraft to use their airspace.
Trump has reviewed military options against Iran but has not yet made a final decision. However, he has pushed rioters inside the country to persist in their acts of sabotage and terror.
This comes as Iran has warned neighboring countries hosting American troops that it will target US military bases if Washington launches an attack.
Three unnamed diplomats told Reuters that some personnel had been advised to evacuate al-Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the primary US air base in the region, by Wednesday evening. There were no immediate signs of a large-scale evacuation of troops.
Meanwhile, massive crowds took part in rallies in Tehran and across the country on Wednesday and Monday. Demonstrators carried placards in condemnation of foreign interference as they voiced support for the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
The demonstrations were a response to several days of deadly foreign-backed riots. In response, the government declared three days of national mourning.
While officials have acknowledged legitimate economic grievances, linked to unilateral US sanctions targeting Iran’s oil and banking sectors, they have made a clear distinction between peaceful protests and violent rioting.
