Washington: Gulf States Warn President Donald Trump Against Iran Strike as Tensions Escalate Over Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.
Arab officials from Persian Gulf littoral states have reportedly urged Donald Trump to reconsider threats against Iran’s critical infrastructure, cautioning that any military escalation could trigger a rapid and severe response from Tehran, with far-reaching consequences for regional stability and the global economy.
According to a report senior Arab officials privately warned U.S. policymakers that targeting Iran’s power plants could provoke retaliatory missile strikes on vital energy infrastructure and water desalination facilities across the Gulf region.
Such an escalation, they stressed, could disrupt global energy supplies and place the international economy at significant risk.
The warning came after Trump threatened military strikes on Iranian power facilities if Tehran failed to comply. However, in a notable shift on Monday, Trump announced that he had instructed the Pentagon to suspend all plans for immediate attacks, claiming that diplomatic channels with Tehran were being explored.
Iranian officials swiftly rejected the assertion, denying that any negotiations were underway.
In response to the U.S. threats, Iran’s leadership reiterated its readiness to retaliate, warning that it would target the energy infrastructure of the Israeli regime and any regional state that facilitates military action against it.
Arab diplomats also revealed ongoing but unsuccessful efforts to mediate between Washington and Tehran, indicating that attempts to de-escalate tensions have yet to produce tangible outcomes.
Tehran, for its part, outlined conditions under which it would halt its retaliatory operations. These include guarantees against future military aggression, the closure of U.S. military bases in the region, and compensation for damages inflicted on its military and civilian infrastructure.
The situation remains highly volatile, with regional actors increasingly concerned that any miscalculation could ignite a broader conflict with global repercussions.