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Iran warns: Our target is US bases in Gulf, not neighbors

Iran warns: Our target is US bases in Gulf, not neighbors

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News18•04-03-2026, 05:34

Iran warns: Our target is US bases in Gulf, not neighbors

•Iran's Supreme Commander's representative, Dr. Abdul Majeed Hakim Elahi, clarified Iran's animosity is towards American military bases in Gulf countries, not the neighbors themselves.
•Iran accuses the US of using Gulf territory (UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia) to launch attacks, including the assassination of Ayatollah Khamenei, necessitating self-defense.
•Iran desires peace with neighbors but states American interference pushes the region towards war, making US bases legitimate targets to neutralize threats.
•Strategic messages include warning Gulf nations against allowing US forces, disrupting US/Israel logistical support, and building a defensive international narrative.
•The situation in the Persian Gulf is expected to intensify, risking oil supply, prices, and regional peace if Gulf countries don't balance relations with the US.

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