Iran warns Gulf nations against assisting US military
At a glance
- UAE has suspended all trade and financial dealings with Iran.
- The move followed UAE claims that Iran fired two ballistic missiles.
- Iran has now warned Gulf nations against assisting the US military.
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Tensions in the Gulf have risen after the United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran. The UAE's decision was prompted by its claim that Iran had fired two ballistic missiles towards its territory, an allegation Tehran denies. The UAE stated it remains committed to peace talks, while Iran has rejected calls for a temporary ceasefire.
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Iran’s armed forces have warned Gulf countries against providing any assistance to the US military, declaring it would amount to participation in American military operations. The warning follows the UAE's decision to sever economic ties with Tehran.
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Iran’s armed forces on Wednesday issued a warning to Gulf countries against assisting the US military, stating that any such cooperation would be considered participation in US military operations. The statement, attributed to armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi by the Mehr news agency, came hours after the UAE severed economic ties with Tehran. Abdollahi noted that Iran was aware of the situation regarding US military presence at regional bases.
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially announced it is suspending all trade, business, and financial dealings with Iran until further notice. In a statement, the UAE's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the decision was made in light of recent tensions between the two countries during the ongoing war.
The move follows a claim from the UAE's Ministry of Defence that Iran had fired two ballistic missiles towards the country. According to the defence ministry's statement, one missile landed within the UAE's maritime borders while the second fell outside.
The UAE Foreign Ministry added that it remains committed to peace talks and regional cooperation, and that protecting the integrity of the international financial system is a priority.
In a significant development amid ongoing regional tensions, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly cut trade ties with Iran. The move comes as Tehran continues to reject any temporary ceasefire in the current conflict, insisting on a permanent end to hostilities before engaging in talks.
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