The Iranian foreign ministry issued a public warning to Gulf nations, asserting that these countries have a responsibility to ensure their territory is not used as a staging ground for potential attacks by the United States or Israel. According to a report from the Fars news agency, the ministry characterized this stance as a 'legal, religious, and moral duty' for regional governments.

This diplomatic pressure comes amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing concerns regarding maritime security and military posturing in the Gulf. Iran’s statement specifically links this request to the broader context of regional stability, suggesting that the cooperation of Gulf states with Western or Israeli military efforts would be viewed as a hostile act. While Iran emphasizes the moral and religious dimensions of this request, the underlying intent is to deter the use of regional infrastructure for offensive maneuvers against Iranian military assets.

Currently, the United States maintains a significant military presence across several Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including bases in Qatar, Bahrain, and the UAE. These nations have historically navigated a complex balance between their security partnerships with the United States and their diplomatic relations with Iran. As of now, the Gulf states have not issued a collective formal response to Iran’s latest declaration, and the U.S. Department of Defense has not provided a specific rebuttal to these claims. The situation remains a point of diplomatic friction, as Iran seeks to isolate its adversaries from regional support networks while Gulf states attempt to avoid being drawn into a direct conflict between Tehran and Washington.