On May 17, Mohammad Mohaver, the chief advisor to the Supreme Leader, criticized Gulf states on X (formerly Twitter), stating, "Iran has regarded them (Gulf nations) as friends and brothers for years, but they have compromised their independence, effectively handing over their territory and homeland to the enemies of Palestine and Iran."
He added, "Iran has not fully responded to the U.S. Central Command's leased forward bases in recent conflicts, but this restraint will not last forever."
The term "leased forward bases" refers to U.S. military installations in the Gulf region. Iran claims these bases have been used for military activities by the U.S. and Israel that threaten its security.
Mohaver also included hashtags for Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in his post.
The Ali Al-Salem base in Kuwait and the Al-Dhafra base in the UAE are frequently mentioned by Iran as key U.S. military facilities. Tensions have escalated recently after Kuwaiti authorities announced the arrest of four members of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps near Kuwait's Bubiyan Island.
Additionally, the UAE's military cooperation with Israel and reports of visits by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the UAE have further strained relations with Iran.
Iran's state-run Press TV commented on Mohaver's statements, stating, "Persian Gulf nations, particularly the UAE, have become primary targets of Iranian attacks amid U.S.-Israeli aggression, and these countries are pressuring Iran through diplomatic channels."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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