March 8, 2026
Saudi Arabia warns Iran to stop the attacks in the Gulf
פזשכיאן בנאום ההתנצלות. צילום: הרשתות החברתיות
The United States has military bases in the Arab states of the Persian Gulf.
But the countries claim they do not allow the US to attack Iran from their territories.
Now, this situation may change.
After Iran attacked in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi foreign minister spoke with the Iranian foreign minister.
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He warned him not to attack Gulf states anymore. According to him, if Iran continues to attack in the Gulf, Saudi Arabia will allow the US to operate from its territory. It is possible that it will also attack Iran itself.
Following the conversation, the President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, apologized to the Gulf states. He said Iran would not attack neighboring countries unless there were attacks from their territory against Iran. Pezeshkian sought to reduce tensions in the region. But despite the apology, Iran's attacks in the Gulf continued.
The Revolutionary Guards in Iran responded and clarified that American bases in the Middle East would remain targets.
Saudi Arabia has maintained contact with Iran since the start of the war. It is trying to prevent a broader regional escalation. But if the attacks from Iran continue, this policy may change.