Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks
Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.
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"We are not attacking our neighbours in the Persian Gulf countries, we are targeting the presence of the US in these countries."
— Abbas Aragchi , Politician
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Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.
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