Iran chief warns Gulf states against aiding U.S. forces
By The BriefBrief
Iran’s armed forces chief of staff Ali Abdollahi warned that any assistance or facilitation provided to the U.S. military would amount to participation in the U.S. military operation. The warning was directed at Gulf countries considering support for U.S. forces.
WHO:Ali Abdollahi
WHAT:Iran’s armed forces chief of staff warned that assisting or facilitating U.S. military operations would be treated as participation.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 8:03 PM ET
WHERE:Gulf countries
WHY:It was a warning in response to the possibility that Gulf countries might provide assistance or facilitation to U.S. military forces.
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