# Iran warns Gulf states of retaliatory strikes if the US attacks

https://mins.news/en/item/15006

- TASS, 2026-08-06 10:14 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2169639

> Iran has warned Gulf countries that it could launch retaliatory strikes if the United States carries out attacks. Sources in the Persian Gulf said the possible measures are intended to put additional pressure on Washington through its allies. The pressure is aimed at encouraging a peace agreement acceptable to Iran.

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