[78918] Iran warns Gulf states: Do not allow the US and Israel to use your territory
[78918] Iran warns Gulf states: Do not allow the US and Israel to use your territory
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson threatens Gulf states and accuses them of assisting in US-Israeli aggression against the Islamic Republic.
Iran issues stern warnings to its neighbors in the Persian Gulf
In a series of statements published on June 1, 2026, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, attacked the Persian Gulf states and demanded they refrain from allowing the United States and Israel to use their infrastructure for military operations against Iran. According to reports in Iran International, Baghaei stated, "Do not allow the US and Israel to use your facilities against the Islamic Republic," adding that Tehran is certain that some countries "did not fulfill their obligations" despite previous warnings.
Accusations of violating sovereignty and ties with Israel
The remarks also gained resonance on the خبری پلاس channel, where Baghaei was quoted as claiming that regional countries violated their "legal, moral, and neighborly" obligations by making their resources available to the West and Israel. Baghaei emphasized in Iran International that Iran feels solidarity with the residents of the region whose territory is being used as an attack base.
Additionally, العربیه فارسی reported that Baghaei harshly attacked Israel, claiming it has been waging a "constant war" against regional countries for the past 80 years with US support. He emphasized that a ceasefire in Lebanon is an "integral part of any final agreement to end the war."
Criticism of the European Union
In the diplomatic arena, the Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson attacked the European Union's statement condemning the attacks against Gulf states. As published in Iran International, Baghaei called the EU's position "hypocritical and irresponsible," noting that countries have a legal obligation to prevent the use of their territory for the purpose of harming another nation.
Note: The cited channels, particularly 'Iran International', are known for their critical stance toward the Iranian regime, while 'Alarabiya' provides broader regional coverage from the perspective of the Arab world.