Arab states warn Iran of retaliation if Tehran attacks their infrastructure

Several Arab states have warned Iran that they may respond individually or jointly if Tehran attacks infrastructure on their territory, according to intermediaries in US-Iran contacts. Qatar-mediated consultations have stalled over which side should make the first concession.

Several Arab states have warned Iran of possible retaliatory actions, whether separate or joint, in the event that Tehran attacks infrastructure on their territory. This was reported to The Wall Street Journal by mediators in contacts between the US and Iran. At the same time, they said that consultations mediated by Qatar have reached an impasse over the question of which side should first agree to real concessions to advance negotiations.