Iran warns Gulf countries against helping US after UAE cuts trade ties
TEHRAN: Iran’s armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the US military on Wednesday, hours after the United Arab Emirates announced it was severing economic ties with Tehran following new attacks on shipping. The Gulf is dotted with US military installations, including in the UAE, which said on Tuesday that Iran had fired two ballistic missiles at vessels off its coast. Despite a…
Iran's armed forces chief Ali Abdollahi has cautioned Gulf nations against aiding the US military amid escalating tensions since the UAE severed economic ties with Tehran. The conflict began on February 28 following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which responded with missile and drone assaults in the region. Despite a recent ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz continues to be a source of tension, with Iran maintaining a blockade.
The UAE announced on Tuesday that all economic dealings with Iran have been halted, accusing the Islamic republic of firing two missiles towards the country. Abdollahi asserted that any assistance to the US military would be considered participation in the US operation, questioning the credibility of Gulf countries' claims that they were unaware of the situation.
The ongoing standoff has prompted diplomatic efforts to resume talks, but US President Donald Trump has repeatedly affirmed that no such discussions are taking place, maintaining the naval blockade.
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