Iranian Parliament Speaker Offers Gulf States Security Guarantees While Condemning Their Role in Strikes
בכיר איראני: רוצים הסכמים עם מדינות ערב, לא ציפינו ששטחן ישמש לתקיפה
Summary
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf offered Gulf Arab states "security guarantees" while simultaneously criticising them for allowing their territory to be used in strikes against Iran. In an interview with a Qatari newspaper, he warned that Tehran is preparing for a prolonged war and ruled out any ceasefire that would allow the enemy to repair radar systems. A senior Iranian official also challenged Arab leaders directly, asking: "Which side are you on?"
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