Iran Unrest: Allies Warn Iran Strike Could Backfire, Boost Regime
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Jan 14, 2026, 23:51 IST | Updated: Jan 14, 2026, 23:51 IST
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Arab leaders and Israel are privately urging Washington to hold off on any immediate military strike on Iran, warning it could backfire and strengthen Tehran’s regime instead of weakening it. Gulf monarchies fear a US attack would destabilise the region, disrupt vital oil flows, and trigger Iranian retaliation on US bases hosted in their territories.
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