Speaking to an international news agency, a senior Iranian official said Tehran has formally conveyed its message to U.S. ally states in the region, urging them to pressure Washington to step back from any military action against Iran. The official stressed that Iran does not seek conflict, but will respond firmly if attacked.

According to the Iranian official, countries including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Türkiye have been clearly informed that U.S. military bases on their soil would fall within Iran’s response range if Washington launches an attack.

The message was described as direct, serious, and meant to prevent escalation rather than provoke it.

Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reported that Gulf states led by Saudi Arabia are opposing a U.S. strike on Iran. The newspaper said Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman have privately warned Washington that an attack could shake global oil markets and send shockwaves through the U.S. economy itself.

Although these Arab states appear publicly reserved, the report said they are actively lobbying behind closed doors to stop any military move against Iran. Their concern centers on the risk of oil supply disruption and the economic fallout that would follow.

The report added that Saudi officials have reassured Tehran that the kingdom will not be drawn into any confrontation with Iran and will not allow its airspace to be used for a U.S. attack.

This stance reflects Riyadh’s effort to keep distance from a potential conflict and to help cool the situation.

Arab states are particularly worried about the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow but vital waterway at the mouth of the Persian Gulf. Nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil shipments pass through this route, and any disruption could send energy prices soaring and unsettle global markets.

According to the Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration has not clarified what kind of military action it is considering against Iran, though officials suggest the likelihood of an attack remains high.

A White House official said President Trump has ‘all options on the table’ and listens to different viewpoints, but ultimately makes decisions based on his own judgment.

Tensions further escalated after President Trump addressed Iranian protesters directly, urging them to resist government efforts to suppress demonstrations and to take control of state institutions. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, he wrote a brief but loaded message. ‘Help is on the way.’

As regional powers maneuver quietly and global markets watch closely, the situation remains tense, uncertain, and dangerously close to a wider confrontation.