Iran is urging its Arab neighbors not to allow Israel to use their airspace in anticipation of a retaliatory strike from Israel. Arab nations such as Jordan and the United Arab Emirates host U.S. bases and oil facilities, and Iran’s warning is raising fears that these sites could become targets. Iranian officials have been engaging in diplomatic efforts to shore up support among Gulf neighbors and are warning that assisting Israel could lead to war. Iran targeted Israel in retaliation for the killings of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, resulting in a barrage of missiles being launched. Israel has promised that Iran will pay the consequences and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed a deadly and precise response. President Joe Biden is cautioning Israel against striking Iranian nuclear facilities, and Gulf states are lobbying Washington to prevent such a move due to concerns about oil facilities being targeted. A powerful Shiite militia in Iraq has threatened retaliation against American bases in the region if Iran is attacked. The situation remains tense, with Gaza and Lebanon facing casualties from Israeli airstrikes, and the potential for further escalation remains a concern.
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