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Iran rejects rocket attack on UAE and warns Gulf states
Following a reported rocket attack on the United Arab Emirates, Iran dismissed the allegations and warned Gulf states against supporting the U.S.
On Tuesday evening, the United Arab Emirates reported a rocket attack, which is said to originate from Iran for the first time in months. Tehran dismissed these claims as completely unfounded, according to the Tagesspiegel. In response to the allegations, the Emirates are taking consequences, although the exact nature of these has not been specified.
Der STANDARD reported that any support the Gulf states could provide to the U.S. would be considered involvement in military operations. This warning came amid growing oil price concerns arising from the alleged rocket attack. Many fear that uncertainties in the region could jeopardize oil supplies from the Persian Gulf.
The Iranian army made a clear warning to the Gulf states, stating that any form of assistance to the U.S. military would be considered equivalent to direct involvement in U.S. operations. According to the Mehr news agency, this was expressed by Chief of Staff Ali Abdollahi on Wednesday.
These tensions between Iran and the Gulf states are related to the Iran War, which reportedly began on February 28 with attacks by the U.S. and Israel on Iran. Tehran then responded with attacks, including on U.S. bases in the region.
In recent weeks, there has been repeated concern about the military situation in the Persian Gulf, which could potentially impact the stability of the international oil market. Relations between Iran and the Gulf states are marked by increasing tensions, also affecting the geopolitical security in the region.
In conclusion, the situation remains tense, and the reactions of the involved states as well as possible further developments are awaited. Coverage of the incident will continue as international relations in the region become increasingly complex.