Former Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki stated that Iran will launch a ground military operation against Bahrain and Kuwait the moment the United States begins a ground operation, according to a report from the Arabic Desk. The threat echoes similar warnings from Mottaki earlier this week regarding a potential invasion of Kuwait.
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki has threatened that Iran will launch a ground invasion of Bahrain and Kuwait if the United States begins a ground military operation against Iran. The statement, carried by the Arabic Desk, represents an escalation in rhetoric from the former senior diplomat, who earlier this week was cited alongside an Iranian analyst claiming Tehran was considering a ground invasion of Kuwait to seize US military bases.
As The Zioneer has reported, the US has been conducting an expanding air campaign in Iran under Operation Epic Fury, with US officials recently warning of the risk of 'especially broad' escalation. The threat also comes amid reports that the Trump administration is preparing to escalate the conflict to its peak, targeting Iranian power plants and nuclear facilities.
Mottaki's latest remarks add Bahrain to the list of potential targets, which had previously focused on Kuwait. The claims remain unverified and originate from a single source.
2 developments
- DevelopingIranian MP threatens ground operations, warns of capturing US bases in Iraq, Bahrain, Kuwait
- DevelopingIranian analyst, former FM say Tehran mulls ground invasion of Kuwait to seize US bases
- DevelopingIran accuses Bahrain and Kuwait of taking part in attacks, threatens reprisal
- StrongIranian Foreign Ministry warns of further strikes on US bases, infrastructure
Source and signal
- Internal intake