Iran Warns Gulf States of War Participation if They Support US
The ongoing conflict between Iran and the US has taken another turn as Iran warns Gulf states that any support for US military operations will make them participants in the war. This warning comes after the UAE cut economic ties with Tehran, accusing Iran of firing ballistic missiles toward Emirati vessels.
US President Trump has threatened 'tremendous' economic consequences for any country whose banks, businesses, airports or government entities provide Iran with 'any type of lifeline'. The US is set to announce the 'toughest sanctions in history' on Monday, targeting China's massive oil imports from Iran.
Meanwhile, Israel has been accused of creating fake American think tanks to influence AI chatbot opinions on Gaza and Israeli war crimes. This is part of a larger effort by Israel to seed sources used by AI systems, making government-funded messaging appear as independent research.