Iran has issued a stern warning to six neighboring countries, stating that any support for potential U.S. military action—including allowing the use of their airspace—will be considered a hostile act. This information comes from a senior Iranian official, as reported by British news agency Reuters on Sunday.
According to the report, Iran has formally warned six regional countries that permitting the use of their airspace or territory for U.S. military operations will be seen as an act of aggression. The countries named are Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, and Bahrain. Iran has already sent notices to these countries.
The Iranian official emphasized that any cooperation with the U.S. in a military strike against Iran could result in “serious consequences” for those nations.
This warning comes amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington. Although U.S. President Donald Trump recently offered direct talks, Iran rejected the proposal. However, the Iranian official stated that Tehran is open to indirect negotiations through Oman, a traditional mediator between the two rivals.
Iran views back-channel diplomacy as a way to maintain cautious communication without making public commitments. The unnamed official told Reuters that indirect discussions allow both sides to explore options more discreetly.
Efforts to reach out to government spokespersons in Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, and Bahrain for comments on Iran’s warning received no responses.