Iran will attack the US military bases in the Middle East (Gulf countries) if Washington launches military action against Iran. A senior Iranian official issued this warning to Gulf countries today.
The warning followed President Donald Trump’s forceful statements backing protesters and signaling possible attack on Iran. The official said Iran urged regional governments, including Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Turkey, to prevent the United States from using their soils for attacking, stressing that any assault would trigger direct retaliation.
At the same time, diplomatic contacts between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff have been suspended, reflecting rising tensions.
Moreover, Iranian state media reported that senior officials have intensified outreach to Qatar, the UAE and Turkey to underline Tehran’s position and defend its sovereignty.
Rising casualties and global concern deepen crisis
The human toll from Iran’s unrest has continued to climb. The US-based HRANA rights group reported 2,403 verified deaths among protesters and 147 among government-affiliated individuals, while Iranian officials placed the overall figure near 2,000. In addition, HRANA documented more than 18,000 arrests nationwide. Authorities have accused the United States and Israel of fueling violence, while officials vowed swift punishment for those accused of serious crimes.
Meanwhile, Israeli officials said assessments suggest Trump has decided to intervene, although the timing and scale remain uncertain. Israel’s security cabinet has received briefings on scenarios ranging from regime collapse to US military action. Trump has also warned of “very strong action” if Iran executes protesters and urged demonstrators to continue pressing for change.
Iran hosts widespread pro-government rallies, and security forces have shown no public signs of fragmentation. However, analysts note that the current unrest coincides with economic strain and regional setbacks, making the situation unusually volatile. With US forces stationed across the Gulf, including in Bahrain and Qatar, the risk of miscalculation and escalation continues to grow rapidly.
