Iran Warns Gulf States of Severe Economic Consequences if US Strikes Continue
Iran has warned Gulf states that they will suffer severe economic disruption if they don't convince Donald Trump to end US strikes on Iran and seek a negotiated solution. According to senior Iranian officials, this warning includes attacks on energy facilities, oil fields, refineries, electricity grids, water infrastructure, transport networks, and other strategic assets of Washington's closest Arab allies.
The message was delivered through high-level diplomatic contacts after Trump threatened to strike Iran's energy network and infrastructure on July 28. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi spoke with his Saudi, Turkish, and Qatari counterparts, as well as Pakistan's army chief, urging them to use their influence with Trump to dissuade him from launching renewed strikes.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman subsequently spoke with Trump, urging him to delay military action, return to negotiations, secure a ceasefire, and pursue a diplomatic settlement. Iran has in recent years repaired ties with its Gulf neighbors, including former regional rival Saudi Arabia.