Reuters, quoting an Iranian regime official, reported that Tehran has issued a threatening warning to regional countries in the event of participation in an attack on Iran. According to the official, Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of the Iranian regime, has also ordered the armed forces to be placed on “alert.”
A senior Iranian official told Reuters that the Iranian regime is resisting U.S. demands for direct talks over its nuclear program or facing military confrontation.
According to the official, the Iranian regime has warned neighboring countries hosting U.S. military bases that if they participate in an attack, they will be targeted by Tehran’s fire.
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The Iranian official, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity, stated that although Iran has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s request for direct talks, it is willing to continue indirect negotiations with the United States through Oman, which has long served as a channel for message exchanges between the two countries.
The Iranian regime official added that indirect negotiations provide an opportunity to assess Washington’s seriousness in achieving a political solution with Iran.
According to the Iranian official, although this path may be “bumpy,” such negotiations could begin soon if the U.S. sends a positive signal.
Khamenei’s “Alert” Order and Warning to Regional Countries
The Iranian regime official also stated that Tehran has informed Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey, and Bahrain that any support for a U.S. attack on Iran — including the use of their airspace or territory by American forces during such an attack — will be considered a “hostile act.”
The official, noting that such an action “would have severe consequences for them,” also stated that Ali Khamenei has placed Iran’s armed forces on “alert.”
Trump’s repeated threats of military action against Iran’s regime have escalated regional tensions, especially following the wars in Gaza and Lebanon, military strikes on the Houthis in Yemen, shifts in the balance of power in Syria, and military confrontations between Israel and Iran’s regime.
The widening conflict in this part of the world has raised concerns among the Gulf countries, which supply a significant portion of global oil demand through the region’s waters.
The regime’s state media reported on April 1 that Kuwait has assured the Iranian regime that no offensive action against other countries will be launched from its territory.
Russia, an ally of the Iranian regime, also called the U.S. threat of military action against the Iranian regime “unacceptable” on April 2 and urged restraint from any provocative actions the following day.
Another Iranian regime official told Reuters that Iran is seeking stronger support from Russia but is doubtful of Moscow’s commitment. According to the official, this depends on the “dynamics” of the Trump-Putin relationship.
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Trump has said that he prefers a nuclear deal with Iran over military confrontation. On March 7, he also announced that he had sent a letter to Khamenei proposing negotiations.
The top Iranian official told Reuters that the first round of indirect talks with the U.S. may involve Omani mediation between the delegations of both sides.
The Iranian regime has consistently denied accusations of seeking nuclear weapons. However, the International Atomic Energy Agency has warned that Iran has significantly increased its enrichment of uranium to 60%, which is close to the 90% level required for nuclear weapons production.
While the Iranian regime has accepted indirect talks with the U.S. to address concerns over its nuclear program, it has rejected direct negotiations under “threats” and has also stated that it is not willing to negotiate over its missile program.
