US allies in the Persian Gulf ask not to attack Iran from their bases
America's Gulf allies say they don't want to get caught in the crossfire of a potential firefight between the US/Israel and Iran. The United States has made clear that it stands ready to assist Israel in any potential response to the Iranian attack, while Tehran is ready to immediately retaliate for the April 1 Israeli airstrikes against its embassy in Damascus.
Gulf Arab countries fear that the United States could launch attacks against Iran from their territories or airspace. Middle East Eye (MEE) reports that “Gulf monarchies are urging the United States not to use American military bases in their territories to strike in response to any potential Iranian attack on Israel,” according to security sources.
“ US allies in the Gulf are working overtime to close avenues that could link them to US retaliation against Tehran or its proxies from bases inside their kingdoms, according to a senior US official who spoke to MEE on condition of anonymity ,” the report continues.
This includes warplanes, as the US Air Force uses several air bases in the region. US allies who have expressed serious concern include Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, and Kuwait.
Naturally, these countries fear that Iran could directly strike their territories in response to any potential US attack.
MEE writes that these countries have “ raised questions about the intricate details of the basing agreements that allow tens of thousands of US troops to be stationed on the oil-rich peninsula .” Furthermore, “ they are also moving to prevent US warplanes from flying over their airspace, in case the US conducts a retaliatory strike against Iran.”
Rumors continued throughout Friday that some countries had even warned that US troops could be banned from their territories if the US carried out aggression against Iran from the Gulf region, but such threats Base closure specifics have not been confirmed.
The USA has approximately 45 thousand men dispersed in various bases in the countries of the area.
American soldiers in the Middle East. Source Axios
Amid reports that the United States is strengthening its forces and readiness across the region, here are President Biden's latest statements:
US President Joe Biden said on Friday that his message to Iran, which has threatened to take military action against Israel, is "don't do it".
Speaking to reporters, Biden also said: “We are committed to the defense of Israel. We will support Israel. We will help defend Israel and Iran will not succeed.”
Iran has already said that if the United States intervenes directly on Israel's behalf, American bases in the region will be hit. In the early months of the war between Israel and Gaza, US bases in western Iraq and eastern Syria were repeatedly hit by drones, rockets and mortars, but such attacks have calmed down recently.
At the same time they also stated that if the US stays out, they will not have to fear any retaliation.
U.S. officials continue to expect a major Israeli attack to occur within 24 to 48 hours. Israel's national command is at the same time urging the public "not to panic", while hospitals are on high alert.
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