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Iran Warns Gulf States of Retaliation Over Potential US Strikes
The Hindu2h
THE BRIEF
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Iran has warned Gulf states that any new US attack on its territory will trigger retaliation against regional energy infrastructure, including oil fields, refineries, and electricity grids.
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The warning followed US President Donald Trump's July 28, 2026, threat to strike Iranian infrastructure, prompting Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to contact Saudi, Turkish, and Qatari counterparts.
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump to delay military action and pursue negotiations, while Iran maintains that any damage to its territory will be met with wider regional destruction.