Iran Warns Gulf States Over Retaliatory Strikes on Infrastructure

The Story in Brief

Iran has warned Gulf states that it could target oil, power and water facilities if they fail to persuade the United States to halt any renewed strikes on Tehran, ABP Live News reports, citing Reuters. The warning was conveyed during high-level diplomatic contacts aimed at preventing further escalation.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi spoke with counterparts in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, and with Pakistan’s army chief. Reuters cited two Iranian officials, two Gulf sources and a regional diplomat. The report said Saudi Arabia urged Washington to pursue diplomacy but warned it would respond militarily to any attack on its territory. Iran’s warning included possible strikes on oilfields, refineries, electricity grids, water systems and transport networks.

The Indian Opinion

Claims that the warning proves an immediate regional war would go too far, just as dismissing it as routine diplomacy would be careless. The reported message targets infrastructure that supports daily life and global energy markets, while Saudi Arabia’s position shows Gulf governments are trying to deter attacks without surrendering their security. The clearest test is whether Washington conducts another strike and whether Gulf sites face retaliation afterwards.

Source: news.abplive.com

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