Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has appealed to Gulf neighbors and other Middle Eastern nations to “expel foreign aggressors,” arguing that the US security umbrella has proven “full of holes” and is inviting rather than deterring conflict. The call came Saturday as tit-for-tat attacks reverberated throughout the region and the US-Israel-Iran war entered its 15th day .
Foreign Minister took to social media to make his case directly to regional states. “Touted US security umbrella has proven to be full of holes and inviting rather than deterring trouble,” he wrote. “US is now begging others, even China, to help it make Hormuz safe. Iran calls on brotherly neighbors to expel foreign aggressors, especially as their only concern is Israel” .
What Abbas Araghchi Told Gulf Neighbors Exactly
Iran is formally urging Middle Eastern neighbors, including Qatar, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and the UAE, to remove US military forces from their territory. Tehran argues that safety for Gulf states lies in ending the American presence, which it says acts as a magnet for conflict rather than protection .
The demand follows extensive US-Israel actions against Iran, including heavy bombing of Iranian infrastructure. Iran’s message suggests that regional nations would be safer managing their own security without external Western influence .
Why Iran Calls US Security Umbrella Full of Holes
Tehran argues American bases attract precisely strikes Gulf states seek avoid creating perfect targets coalition precision munitions. Araghchi positioned Iranian narrative: regional states manage security independently without Western intervention failed protection guarantees. US strikes killed 1450+ Iranians since February 28 HRANA estimates yet Hormuz remains effectively closed fifth global oil transit. Iranian diplomacy aims isolate Washington forcing regional realignment excluding American military presence permanently.
Which UAE Ports IRGC Now Targets
Revolutionary Guards warned Jebel Ali Khalifa Fujairah UAE’s major ports “legitimate targets” post-Kharg Island retaliation explicitly. Civilian evacuations ordered commercial shipping halted precaution drone missile threats materializing Fujairah attack confirmed Saturday. Dubai International Financial Centre building facade damaged interception debris financial operations continued remote work implemented resilience demonstrated. UAE intercepted nine missiles 33 drones Saturday consistent Iranian Gulf barrages intensifying daily systematically.
How Gulf States Respond to Iranian Pressure
Qatar Bahrain UAE issued citizen evacuation warnings prioritizing population safety Iranian missile waves continued unabated. Saudi Arabia Iraq Kuwait curbed oil production Qatar halted LNG world’s third largest supplier Hormuz de facto closure. Jordan intercepted 79 ballistic missiles drones past week nine injured air defenses overwhelmed partially. Gulf monarchies strengthened US security partnerships despite Iranian diplomatic pressure maintaining coalition alignment pragmatically.
FAQs
Q: Which UAE ports IRGC called legitimate targets.
A: Jebel Ali Khalifa Fujairah major commercial oil export facilities explicitly.
Q: How many Iranians killed US strikes HRANA.
A: Over 1450 since February 28 war escalation coalition campaign.
Q: Why Iran pressure Gulf expel US bases.
A: Claims American presence attracts strikes makes hosts primary targets strategically.
Disclaimer: This information is based on inputs from news agency reports. TSG does not independently confirm the information provided by the relevant sources.
