In Iran, they respond to Trump and threaten: 'Evacuate the Gulf states'
Mohammad Marandi, a figure close to the Iranian regime, responded to the threats of US President Donald Trump and claimed that if the US indeed escalates the situation, they should evacuate Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,…
Assessment
A figure close to the Iranian regime is amplifying a threat to evacuate Gulf states if the US escalates tensions. This signals Tehran's willingness to regionalize any conflict over its nuclear program. The response follows President Trump's stated readiness to strike Iran if it rebuilds its nuclear infrastructure. The core dynamic remains a direct US-Iran standoff with Gulf states potentially caught in the middle.