TEHRAN: Iran has reportedly warned several Gulf countries not to allow their territories to be used for any potential military attacks by the United States or Israel, signaling rising tensions across the region.
According to reports cited by Press TV, Iranian officials have urged countries including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait to refrain from facilitating or supporting any operations targeting Iran. Tehran cautioned that any such involvement could trigger a direct response.
The warning comes amid an already volatile situation in the Middle East, where the ongoing conflict involving Iran, the United States, and Israel has significantly escalated in recent weeks. Regional security has been under strain, with concerns growing over the possibility of the conflict spreading further.
Iran has previously indicated that it considers countries hosting foreign military bases or enabling attacks as part of the conflict, and therefore legitimate targets for retaliation. 
Analysts say the latest message appears aimed at deterring regional states from becoming directly or indirectly involved in military operations against Iran, while also signaling Tehran’s readiness to respond swiftly to any perceived aggression.
The development highlights the fragile security environment in the Gulf, where strategic alliances, military presence, and energy infrastructure remain deeply intertwined with the broader geopolitical crisis.
