Iran’s Foreign Ministry has since doubled down on its threats toward the region, according to a statement carried by state media.
The ministry said the “rulers of Kuwait and Bahrain bear direct responsibility for last night’s U.S. aggressive actions,” alleging their territory and facilities had been used to aid U.S. military operations. Iran said it reserved the right to self-defense.
Mohsen Rezaee, a top adviser to Khamenei, also warned that Tehran will not allow “America to overreach,” despite the cease-fire that’s currently in place.
“The response to every shot and aggression will be a barrage of missiles and drones history will not turn back, and the aggressor will be swiftly punished,” he vowed.
Amid the renewed instability, the United Arab Emirates urged Gulf nations to present a united front.
“There must be a firm, unified, and cohesive Gulf stance. For no Gulf state should be left to face targeting alone, as the security of the Arab Gulf states is interconnected, their interests are shared, and their fate is one,” said Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president.