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Tolumiide:
Is Iran the only country in the middle East, have you ever asked yourself, why always Iran.
I don't need AI, to make my point clear, you're faulting AI as a western tools, yet you're quoting it.

Thirdly, in response to your request, Iran’s long standing support for terrorist activities and regional militias such as Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthi movement in Yemen and Hamas in Palestine has heightened security fears in Gulf states and middle East, these make countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE to deepen military cooperation and relationships, increase arms purchases, and align more closely with the United States for protection.

After debunking whatever you came up with, this is your defence?

Brother, stop worshipping the west.


Now, let me show you what Iran has done for her neighbours in time past :


Here are the strongest, evidence-based examples.

1) Iran backed Kuwait’s sovereignty in 1990
During the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait:
Iran condemned Iraq’s invasion immediately
It supported UN sanctions against Iraq
It viewed Saddam’s move as a threat to all Gulf states, including itself
This is not minor. At that time:
Iran had just fought an 8-year war with Iraq
It could have stayed neutral or even exploited Kuwait
Instead, Iran aligned with Gulf states against Iraq’s expansion.

Blunt truth:
Iran didn’t send troops, but politically, it was on the same side as Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

2) Iran proposed regional security without foreign powers
The Hormuz Peace Initiative:
Called for joint Gulf security by regional countries
Explicitly rejected dependence on the U.S. or external forces
Aimed to secure shipping lanes and reduce conflict
From Iran’s view:
Foreign military presence creates instability
Gulf countries should rely on each other instead
You may call this self-serving, but it is still a framework for collective protection.

3) Iran helped Qatar during the 2017 blockade
When Qatar was isolated by Saudi Arabia, UAE, and others:

Iran kept airspace open
It supplied food and trade routes
Helped Qatar avoid economic shock
That’s not military protection, but it prevented:
economic collapse
internal instability
From Qatar’s perspective, that was real support when neighbors turned hostile.

4) Iran maintained stabilizing ties with Oman
Oman is the exception in the Gulf:
Iran and Oman maintain consistent cooperation
Iran supplies gas and supports economic stability
Oman often acts as a mediator between Iran and Gulf states

This relationship has helped:
reduce tensions in the Strait of Hormuz
prevent escalation spillovers
Not flashy, but strategically important.

5) Iran occasionally aligned with Gulf interests against chaos

There are moments where interests overlapped:
Opposition to Saddam’s regional expansion (1990)
Concern about extremist instability in Iraq post-2003
Quiet coordination through intermediaries at times
These are not alliances, but situational convergence.
What you won’t find (and why)


Why?

Because Iran’s strategy is different:
It plays asymmetric power, not conventional defense
It builds influence through proxies and leverage
Gulf monarchies often see it as a threat, not a partner

zegxy:
Saudi Arabia has one of the best Airforce in the Gulf Region and it's only a matter of time before the Gulf stayed will teem up together to strike.
Iran does not even have a Airforce now that's capable of retaliation.They have been depleted.
All Iran can do now is to fire missiles.

Let me remind you my brother, wars are not won by population of firing of missiles along. Air supremacy is the most significant factors in winning modern wars

You mean the Saudis that couldn't even deal with the Houthis without the help of the US?

This is no longer the era of hyping countries, Iran just showed the world that hyping wins no war.

INJESUSNAME:
So, Iran is justified to attack them? Can Iran fight all of them plus Israel/US and win?

Answer this simple question :

You have 2 strangers trying to destroy you but they can't attack you well enough because they're far from you, so they decided to do that from your neighbors compound.

What should you do to those neighbours who allowed them to set up camp in their compounds to attack you from?

(A) Buy them roses
(B) Sing them a Christmas song
(C) Attack both your neighbors and the camp of the strangers within your neighbor's compound.

Tolumiide:
1) 1980 tanker war.
Kuwait asked the U.S. for protection.
The U.S. launched Operation Earnest Will to escort Gulf oil tankers.
Note that the war is not between Kuwait and Iran. Yet, Iran attacked any tankers on site.

2) 1987 war against Iran
Gulf monarchies asked the U.S. for assistance against Iran, in fact, they asked other powerful nations, it was only US that responded with Operation Nimble Archer

For you to know that the above is true. Look for the third instance yourself. There are other I decided not to mention. But If you can't get them, let me know, I would provide you with it.

This response here is from AI which is even a western tool, so read and get real education, not the propoganda you've been fed from childhood through movies, news and especially Holywood.


1) “Iran attacked any tankers on sight” during the Tanker War
That framing is blunt and misleading.
First, context matters. This phase sits inside the Iran–Iraq War, where Iran was fighting for survival against Iraq, backed financially and politically by Gulf states like Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

From Iran’s perspective:
Kuwait was not neutral. It funded Iraq and allowed its ports to be used for Iraqi oil exports.
Tankers linked to Kuwait or Iraq were seen as part of Iraq’s war logistics.
Disrupting oil exports was a strategic move to weaken Iraq’s war capacity.

So Iran did not attack “any tanker on sight.” It targeted:

Tankers tied to Iraq’s economy
Ships serving states actively supporting Iraq
Meanwhile, Iraq had already started attacking Iranian shipping earlier. Iran’s actions were largely retaliatory escalation, not the origin.
Now look at Operation Earnest Will:
The U.S. reflagged Kuwaiti tankers as American to justify military escort.
That effectively inserted the U.S. into the war on one side.

From Iran’s view, this turned neutral shipping lanes into militarized zones.
So the counter-argument is simple:
Iran wasn’t acting irrationally. It was applying economic warfare against states financing its enemy. The “attacking random tankers” narrative ignores who those tankers served and why they became targets.

2) “Only the U.S. responded” leading to Operation Nimble Archer
This claim is also incomplete.
Yes, Gulf monarchies sought protection. But saying “only the U.S. responded” hides key realities:

1) Others were involved, just less aggressively
The Soviet Union also engaged in tanker escort arrangements.
European powers increased naval presence, though more cautiously.
The U.S. stood out because it chose escalation, not because it was alone.

2) U.S. actions were not neutral “protection”
Operation Nimble Archer was not defensive escort. It was a direct strike on Iranian oil platforms.
The U.S. justified it as retaliation for mining incidents.
Iran saw it as an act of war siding with Iraq and Gulf states.

From a non-Western lens:
The U.S. was protecting oil flow aligned with its allies.
It was also containing post-revolution Iran after the Iranian Revolution.
This fits a broader pattern of power projection in the Gulf.

3) Gulf states internationalized the war
By inviting external powers:
They widened a regional conflict into a global one.
They increased the stakes for Iran.
Iran responded asymmetrically, since it could not match U.S. naval power directly.

Bottom line
Both points rely on a simplified narrative:
Iran as the aggressor
The U.S. as a neutral protector
A more balanced reading shows:
Iran targeted economic lifelines of its enemy and its backers

Gulf states were not neutral actors

The U.S. was not just responding, it was intervening strategically

History here is not clean. It is layered with proxy dynamics, oil politics, and survival logic on all sides.

I asked you for 3 and you could only provide 2 fake narratives. You need to remove the western propoganda Googles you're wearing to see life in its true form.

Tolumiide:
go and study history. Iran made the other Gulf nations to run to US for protection and military might development.
They would always be on the side of the US than be on the side of Iran.

Just mention 3 instances to support your assertion.

ufotunang:
.the war is between Iran and isreal/ USA

Then why is Iran attacking Gulf middle east countries

Those countries did not offend Iran

Can't you people do your own research before asking pre-school questions?

They are hosting US bases the US is using to attack Iran and protect the Zionists

US and the Zionists use these countries' airspace to launch attacks against Iran while these countries shoot down (some of) Iran's retaliatory strikes.

A friend of my enemy is also my enemy.

They actually hate (their elites) Iran because Iranians aren't really Arabs and are Shias (Most of these arabs are Sunnis)

Leilanjleeane:
By the time all gulf states face Iran now, they will be wailing

Actually, they don't have the balls to do so.

All their population combined not even up to Iran.

They can't even raise an army that can fight the Houthis, reason they all invited the US bases to their lands as a form of protection.

Unfortunately their eyes are now opened seeing that these bases are for the Zionist protection and for the US interests, not to protect these weak Arab gluttons.

Kingsnairaland:
Google it to check if it in Google or Yandex

I don't need to. Just wanted him to help those who always shout "propoganda" breathe.

You meant 2015?

No Venza was manufactured after 2015.

seunny4lif:
"Saudi Arabia once referred to Qatar as 'Salwa Island', imposed a land and air blockade on it in 2017, and even cut off infant formula supplies.
The first country to come to Qatar's aid, opening its airspace and exporting food, was the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Yet when aggression was launched against Iran, Qatar opened its land and airspace to the United States and Israel.

Please, kindly be including source in your reportage boss.

Thanks

LordAdam16:
people wen pound yemen for years indiscriminately
dey talk about islamic ethics

iran just dey deplete interceptors at a steady clip
na wen dem run out nai dem go know say another level of hurt dey

-Lord

To be sincere, Iran isn't as brutal as I want them to be. I wish they can be as evil as the Zionists for just 1 week, the ME would have changed shape on the world map.

WriteerNg:
⚡Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters:

"The proud, knowledgeable, and valiant youth of the Aerospace Force of the IRGC, after the imposed 12-day war, succeeded in developing new air defense equipment and systems and deploying them in the country's integrated air defense system, striking the legendary power and invincibility of the ultra-advanced fifth-generation American F35 aircraft, breaking its aura for the first time in the world and discrediting it."

I knew it.. Persians are too proud to go begging for things. I knew they have been building their own air defence system.

A country with about 94% literacy rate with more than 300k scientists should not be going around the world begging for air defense.

[quote author=WriteerNg post=138824178]

NOW - Trump on Iran: "I'm not putting troops anywhere." pic.twitter.com/aoAVl6ZRBP

— Disclose.tv (@disclosetv) March 19, 2026

the leaking mouth.

[quote author=WriteerNg post=138823255]⚡Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud slams Iran:

They continue to attack their neighbors, their brothers, while calling for Islamic solidarity.

How can they expect solidarity and support while attacking Islamic countries, harming their interests, and targeting their civilians?

How can they call for diplomatic solutions while attacking nations that have no connection to the ongoing conflict?

If Iran believes that the Gulf states are incapable of resilience or response, then its calculations are wrong. Political responses are available, and non-political responses are also on the table.

Iran must review its intentions.

If it is sincere in extending a hand of friendship and brotherhood, it must first uphold the principles of Islam, which do not allow a true Muslim to attack their neighbors—especially Muslim neighbors, civilians, and the interests of Muslim nations.

It appears that Iran has not taken these considerations into account, and all of this comes at a price.

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud slams Iran:

They continue to attack their neighbors, their brothers, while calling for Islamic solidarity.

How can they expect solidarity and support while attacking Islamic countries, harming their interests,… pic.twitter.com/DZUhyO8zM8

— Clash Report (@clashreport) March 19, 2026

, una mouth don overloud.

Up till now, none of you condemned what the US and her lap dog did in Iran but because your golden goose (oil) is now being destroyed, you're singing non stop.

Weak puppets.

Iran should not stop firing them on all cylinders for inviting a dangerous stranger into the region.

Penguin2:
My dear you can’t help but shudder at the calibre of humans we share a country with.

Seeing people supporting Iran on this platform was a big surprise to me honestly.

And it just made me understand that apart from rigging, the ijiots ruining our lives in this country have people who vote for them.

See western brainwashed customer.

I spit.

usmanpogo:
What has being smart got to do with spreading disinformation.
I'm certain you saw his post on Keir Stamer, obedience40 called him out for it.
Then there's another fellow that posted Yariv Levin taking over from Bibi.

How's this different from what the holiness guys does !!!!

Good that you have mentioned what others pointed out, now start pointing out disinformation with the right ones instead of repeating the same lines whenever you come on here.

Assist in sentisizing the thread.

Thanks

usmanpogo:
Or a better idea would be to urge your fellows to stop spreading disinformation, I think that would be more efficient, don't you agree 😉
Sorry I made you feel minute 😂😂😂

Hope you know this doesn't make you appear smart or exposed?

Point out the misinformation and provide the right ones.

Too hard to do?

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🇸🇦🇮🇷⚡️– Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud:

"Today, two refineries in Riyadh were attacked. What's the purpose of that?

The Iranians will have to understand that this has consequences." pic.twitter.com/EjLhZEeGqk

— MonitorX (@MonitorX99800) March 19, 2026

your worse you weak puppet.

23jerryking:
Get sense first Oga airhead 😂. You all got busted big time, something that his agent long denied before even Saturday. But you guys living in the stone age won't know anything about foreign affairs 🤣🤣🤣.

I forgot to put you where you belong.

Oya join queue.

WriterrNg:

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1. De-dollarization.

2. Arming Iran & others. We both know without the sophisticated military equipment Iran received from Russia and China, they wouldn't have lasted this long. Iranian leaders have admitted this. Maduro was sold, so the weapons were never used.

3. Providing alternatives to western tech. Poor African countries are able to afford fighter jets helicopters and all the tools needed to defend themselves. Left with the US, no country outside of their alliance would possess anything more than a rifle. That way they can come in and kill as they like and dictate to an entire continent and no one would be able to resist.

Anytime you pray to your God, always thank him for China and Russia.

You'll not understand how important these two countries are until the US and her allies sanctions your country for refusing to bow down to them.

Dedollarization is just at an infant stage for now

Arming Iran? Iran I know hardly ask for free weapons, whatever they have that they didn't build must have been bought, so I wouldn't call that an assistance except for the Intel I also want to believe came at a price.

Selling arms to countries isn't the kind of defence I'm talking about. Even the west sell arms to countries they don't like so these countries can harm themselves.

Cuba, Venezuela, Iran and a host of countries have been under serious sanctions, but most are now weaker than before.

The type or kind of defence I am talking about is still missing.

Something potent than NATO should be established to cover countries who do not want to be western vassals.

You are not wrong

WriterrNg:

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There's no way on earth Iran hasn't at least killed any Israeli official since this war began.

Even if they can't get the officials, they'll get their family.

And until we see Netanyahu giving a live press conference, it's safe to assume he's dead.

WriterrNg:

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China and Russia cannot do everything. They have tried. They're not the only countries in the world.

What you should be asking is why South American leaders, African leaders and Asian leaders are silent.

Non have even condemned the US, not once.

The European leaders are even condemning Iran for defending themselves. The world has gone mad.

My greatest joy right now is knowing that Europe has been purchasing goods from Russia using Rubles. Both Africa too. Russia is now 80% trading with the rest of the world using Rubles.

The US dollar noose is no longer around their neck. It's only a matter of time before other countries follow suit.

The US dollar is the number one source of US power. I say it here all the time but people don't believe me. Don't bother yourself fighting the US, just stop using the dollars globally and the US empire will die a natural death.

What has china and Russia done collectively to clip the wings of US?

Kindly name 3.
(what has been done not what they want to do).

South American countries can't really do much because they can't defend themselves if they decide to do what you're suggesting, but when they know there are countries ready to defend them, they'll gladly do the above.

What did Russia and China do when the US invaded Venezuela?

What are they currently doing to stop the US from destroying Cuba?

23jerryking:
Somebody that played for his club just days ago? On Saturday o. And yet you people won't just peacefully bury yourselves in shame and let the earth have peace. 😂😂😂😂😂

Today is Wednesday, and you're talking about Saturday. (4 days ago)

Did the report say it happened before Saturday?

Get sense na.

WriterrNg:

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The reason this assassination has continued is because what else can Iran do other than launch their 478th ballistic missile?

Iran MUST acquire Nukes or they'll cease to exist.

Why is Iran not hunting the equivalents in Israel?

Tit for tat is the best way to stop a bully.

The Iranians are built different

shoodboi2:
They're already preparing to start another one in Cuba. The goal was to attack Venezuela in January, Iran in February, and Cuba in March.

They dragged their feet in Iran and repeatedly postponed their attack before deciding to go in towards the tail end of February. They expected the operation to be brief and be over within three days, but have now stalled because Iran proved to be a better fighter than they expected.

Once they're done in Iran, they will turn to Cuba. I'm sure a few other countries are lined up for an attack after Cuba.

Is the rest of the world not under their leach so handicapped to do something about it?

What exactly is China and Russia doing to stop this rubbish?

WriterrNg:

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Yes.

Global coverage.

Nice

Will it be available worldwide?

WriterrNg:
Russian equivalent of Starlink satellite will be launched into space from today till March 28.

That South African CAF president is a pure weakling smelling of inferiority complex

Bahamas95:
West Africans should come together and leave this useless AFCON for North Africans and CAF.


CAF's àssssslicking is so annoying.

cr7lomo:
Article 82 and 84 clearly states that the match should have been awarded to Morocco....Senegal left for more than 10mins ...Caf officials opposed the ref from making the decision of ending the game and awarding Morocco the game ...

As long as the ref didn't blow final whistle on that day, outside the field decision can't give the trophy to Morrocco.

If morrocco was so good, why didn't they score their dubious PK?

Why didn't they win via extra time?

Money rules the world now and this decision is a perfect example of international corruption

Not an African thing.

Didn't FIFA ban Russia for the same crimes Israel and the US have been committing?

The rot is global

Aonkuuse:
Africa is a very disgraceful planet shall

WriterrNg:
⚡Cuba's President Miguel Díaz-Canel:

Any external aggressor will clash with an impregnable resistance.

Is the world so blind to see that the US is the cancer destroying world peace?

They can't stay a year without fanning and starting conflicts somewhere around the world.

They wouldn't have finished one conflict before fanning new ones.

They are so obsessed with causing havoc in the world.

It's hight time countries come together to stop this rotten leg disturbing the peace of the whole body.