Iran warns of possible ground attacks on Gulf allies if US strikes resume
Iran has cautioned that it may launch ground incursions into neighboring Gulf states if the United States resumes military strikes.
Amid rising tensions, Iran announced that it could conduct land incursions into neighboring nations if the United States resumes its bombing campaign. The threat comes as the US weighs further strikes following the upcoming midterm elections, with President Donald Trump hinting at additional action. Iranian authorities are strengthening border defenses, fortifying nuclear sites, and broadcasting propaganda to rally the populace, including school visits and billboard ads for sniper and missile training.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has reportedly trained female commando units and taught civilians to operate handheld anti-aircraft weapons. Iranian national security chief Mohsen Rezaei singled out the UAE as a potential target, while Tehran also warned of possible attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure. The Pentagon is reportedly preparing to send more air-defence equipment to its bases in the region.
Why it matters
The threat of Iranian ground attacks could destabilize the Gulf region and draw the US into a broader conflict.
How this story developed
- Sep 9 Trump’s Iran conflict fuels energy price surge, jeopardizing GOP midterm prospects
- Oct 5 The poll released in late September revealed President Trump’s economic approval fell to 17%.
- Oct 5 The administration plans to allow broader use of red-dyed diesel, which is exempt from the federal excise tax, aiming to lower fuel costs for drivers of pickup trucks and similar vehicles.
- Oct 6 Administration set to announce executive order expanding tax‑exempt red diesel to on‑road use.
- Oct 7 A new poll shows a majority of voters now hold Trump’s policies responsible for high prices.
- Oct 7 The White House has asked the Pentagon to outline possible new attacks on Iran before the November midterms, aiming to show progress in the conflict and lower gas prices.
- Oct 8 Trump publicly ruled out an Iranian strike before the midterm elections.
- Oct 9 Oil prices rose sharply as uncertainty over the U.S. stance on Iran grew.
- Oct 10 Senior staff and donors have publicly acknowledged they no longer attempt to curb Trump’s agenda.
- Oct 11 Trump has kept large‑scale military pressure on Iran on hold for the next 24 days until the midterm elections conclude.
- Oct 11 Iran’s Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohsen Rezaei said the United States’ response to Tehran’s proposal was inadequate and called for clarification of remaining issues.
- Oct 11 President Trump issued an executive order temporarily lifting the federal excise tax on red‑dyed diesel.
- Oct 12 Iran presented a seven‑condition plan at the UN General Assembly to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- Oct 13 Trump’s Strait of Hormuz announcement and dismissal of Iran’s UN proposal occurred alongside a Brent price jump and the departure of the final U.S. soldiers from Iraq.
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