Iran warns Gulf states against aiding US military
Iran's armed forces chief of staff warned Gulf countries that any assistance to the US military would amount to participation in US operations, days after the United Arab Emirates announced it had halted all trade and financial dealings with Iran following Iranian ballistic missiles fired at vessels. The warning comes amid a prolonged Iranian blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and continuing attacks on commercial ships, stalled diplomatic efforts and conflicting statements about US-Iran talks, all of which increase the risk of broader regional involvement and further disruption to global shipping and energy flows.
UAE halts trade with Iran after missile attacks on shipping
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The conflict began on February 28 with US-Israeli attacks on Iran. Iran retaliated with missile and drone strikes and has blockaded the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf states now face pressure over allowing US military use of their bases and the…
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