Iran warns Gulf states against support for U.S. or Israeli strikes

Iran's Foreign Ministry said regional countries, especially Gulf states, have a legal and moral responsibility to prevent U.S. or Israeli use of their territory or facilities for attacks on Iran. Times of Israel and AFP linked the warning to the U.S. strike cycle and Iran's claimed attacks on U.S. bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan.

Why this matters. The statement shifts pressure from direct fire to basing and host-nation politics. The watchpoint is whether Gulf governments tighten airspace, base, or public-alert posture after the Iranian retaliation.