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Iran Warns Gulf States Against Supporting US Military Operations

Ali Abdollahi said any help or facilitation to US forces would amount to participation in American military operations.

  • On Wednesday, Iranian Armed Forces Chief of Staff Ali Abdollahi warned Gulf nations against assisting the United States military, saying such aid amounts to "participation in the US military operation."
  • The United Arab Emirates suspended all economic dealings with Iran on Tuesday "until further notice," following regional escalations that also included recalling its ambassador and shutting Iran-linked schools and a hospital.
  • Abu Dhabi accused Iran of firing ballistic missiles toward shipping, though Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei "categorically rejected" the claim while tankers belonging to ADNOC faced repeated targeting.
  • The United States is redeploying the USS George Washington to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, while Jared Kushner stated Monday the United States and Iran are having "very positive and active conversations."
  • Despite an ongoing naval blockade, Trump insisted on Tuesday that the Strait remains open, having previously posted a map labeling the waterway a "NEW US Territory," echoing annexation threats.
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Iran warned the Gulf countries against any aid to the US army after the suspension of trade between Abu Dhabi and Tehran.

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Aletho News broke the news on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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