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Saudi Arabia has warned Iran that the kingdom may allow US military bases on its soil to be used against Iran if attacks continue. According to British news agency sources, the Gulf states have refused to allow the US to use their airspace for strikes on Iran, but may permit the use of US military bases on their territory if the attacks persist.
On the other hand, Iran claims it is not targeting Gulf states but rather US interests, demanding that American military bases in the region be closed. Saudi Arabia has maintained open communication with Iran through its ambassador in Tehran, ever since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran.
In a separate development, Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji has condemned Iran’s attacks on several Arab countries, stating that Hezbollah’s military operations do not represent Lebanon’s official policy. Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, has maintained that Iran has not initiated a war, but is taking retaliatory measures against attacks on its interests, targeting US military bases, installations, and assets in the region.
Araghchi has also stated that Iran will not allow foreign interference in the selection of its new Supreme Leader, emphasizing that it is a matter for the Iranian people to decide. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that they do not want to be involved in any conflict or tension, and have advised Pakistani expatriates in Dubai to refrain from sharing inflammatory content on social media.
Since the start of the war with Iran, over 1,900 have been injured and are being treated in Israeli hospitals. Alon Lea, a senior official of the Israeli Arab Jewish organization, has questioned the Israeli government on whether it believes that these measures will free the Iranian people from their regime. Thick black clouds of smoke have hung over the outskirts of Tehran since the oil depot attack last night, and the city has seen a dramatic increase in air pollution.
Switzerland has taken a strong stance on the Middle East conflict, stating that US and Israeli attacks on Iran are a violation of international law. The statement has gained significant traction on social media, with many considering it a symbol of solidarity and unity with the Iranian people. A video has been shared on social media platform X, showing a street in a city with ongoing fires. The authorities have announced plans to increase food imports from Sharjah’s Khawr Fakkan and Fujairah ports.
In India, Hindu nationalist politics have raised questions about the loyalty of Muslims. Mohamad Mir Bager has stated that most council members are in agreement on the selection of the new Supreme Leader. The US has launched a drone and missile attack on the Al-Adidid military base in Kuwait, which is home to US troops.
Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has stated that Iran has not initiated a war, but is taking retaliatory measures against attacks on its interests, targeting US military bases, installations, and assets in the region. The UAE Ministry of Defense has announced that 4 people have been killed in Iranian attacks on the UAE, with Pakistani, Nepali, and Bangladeshi nationals among the dead.
Since the start of the war with Iran, over 1,900 have been injured and are being treated in Israeli hospitals. The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Pakistani expatriates in Dubai to refrain from sharing inflammatory content on social media. Former Pakistani cricketer Shahil Afridi has stated that the government is not reducing its expenses, and that the people are bearing the brunt of the economic crisis.
