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Iran warns Gulf countries against military assistance to the US

The Iranian Chief of Staff cautioned that aiding the US in military operations amounts to direct involvement.

19 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Iran has issued a warning to Gulf countries regarding any military assistance they may provide to the United States. According to Iranian Chief of Staff Ali Abdullahi, such assistance should be viewed as direct participation in military operations against Iran.

Ali Abdullahi emphasized that facilitating support for the US armed forces carries significant consequences, underscoring the seriousness of the issue and Iran's stance on the US military presence in the region.

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