[62101] Direct Iranian threat against the UAE and Kuwait due to cooperation with the US

[62101] Direct Iranian threat against the UAE and Kuwait due to cooperation with the US

Direct Iranian threat against the UAE and Kuwait due to cooperation with the US

Mohammad Mokhber, advisor to the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ali Khamenei, issued a severe threat on May 16, 2026, against the UAE and Kuwait. According to reports in various Telegram channels, including اخبارفوری خبرفوری جنگ امریکا فوری and خبرفوری جنگ🚨اخبارفوری امریکا فوری (known for their alignment with the Iranian regime), Mokhber claimed that these countries "sold their independence" and placed their territory at the disposal of Iran and Palestine's enemies.

Mokhber explicitly stated that "the response of the Islamic Republic to the rented bases of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) in the recent war was not complete," but emphasized that "this restraint is not eternal." The message was published simultaneously across many social networks under hashtags targeting Abu Dhabi and Kuwait City, indicating a orchestrated propaganda campaign by Tehran.

In contrast, the Iran International network, known for its opposition stance to the Iranian regime, covered the remarks as part of a statement indicating growing tensions in the region. Mokhber's message is seen as an attempt to deter Gulf states from providing logistical or military assistance to American forces in the region, against the backdrop of CENTCOM's entrenchment in these countries.

The threats were distributed in dozens of channels, including semi-governmental entities such as SNN.ir, which reiterated the assertion that Iran is no longer committed to restraint towards countries hosting American forces. As of now, there has been no official response from the UAE or Kuwait to the unusual statement by the Iranian leader's advisor.