Intro: Tehran launched intensive diplomatic efforts, urging Washington’s regional allies to prevent another military conflict
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Iran has warned Gulf Arab states that any renewed U.S. military strikes on its territory would trigger retaliatory attacks on critical energy infrastructure across the region, according to multiple sources familiar with high-level diplomatic exchanges.
The warning followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threat to target Iran’s energy network and infrastructure if tensions escalate further. Tehran has since launched an intensive diplomatic effort, urging regional allies of Washington to prevent another round of military action.
According to sources, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi conveyed the message during discussions with his counterparts in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkey, as well as Pakistan’s army chief. He reportedly stressed that while Iran was prepared to retaliate against any attack, diplomacy remained the preferred path to avoid a broader regional conflict.
Iran warned that any U.S. strike would not only invite attacks on American military assets in the Gulf but also on energy facilities, refineries, electricity grids, transport networks and oil fields across Gulf countries hosting U.S. forces.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is said to have urged President Trump to delay military action, pursue negotiations and work towards a ceasefire. Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia have also encouraged Washington to return to diplomatic talks with Tehran, warning that further escalation could destabilise the entire region.
Saudi Arabia, however, reportedly made it clear that it would respond militarily if its territory came under attack.
Iranian officials believe that threatening regional energy infrastructure increases pressure on both Washington and its Gulf allies by highlighting the potential consequences for global oil supplies and regional stability. They pointed to the 2019 attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities as an example of the vulnerability of Gulf energy infrastructure.
The developments underscore growing diplomatic efforts to avert another military confrontation, even as tensions between Iran and the United States remain high.
Summary
- Iran warns Gulf states US strikes will trigger attacks on them
- Tehran presses Gulf allies to steer Trump back to diplomacy
- Riyadh urged Trump to delay military action, pursue negotiations
- Iran bets infrastructure threats can raise pressure without full-scale war
