Iran has accused several Middle Eastern countries of assisting the United States in ongoing military operations. According to Tehran, the US is using bases located in Gulf nations to launch attacks on Iranian territory. Iran reiterated that it would retaliate against any assaults originating from American bases in the region.

Tehran criticized Gulf states for allowing the establishment of US military bases and granting access to their airspace, which Iran claims has enabled attacks causing civilian casualties. Iranian officials insisted that their own strikes do not target civilians or civilian areas but focus on the sources of attacks against Iran.

In response, Gulf countries have denied taking sides in the conflict, stating that the US bases on their soil are part of bilateral defense agreements intended to safeguard their national security.