[Iranian Official: Any Assistance or Convenience Provided to US Forces Equals Coordinated Action with the US Military]

Published: Aug 19, 2026 14:11

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Iranian Armed Forces Chief of General Staff Abdollahi Ali stated on a social media platform on August 19 local time that although countries on the southern coast of the Persian Gulf had issued statements claiming they would not allow the US to use their territory to attack Iran, a large number of military aircraft (especially refueling planes) have appeared at bases in the region, making it impossible for the host countries to be unaware, and Iran is fully aware of all these movements. Abdollahi warned that any assistance or convenience provided to US forces is tantamount to acting in coordination with them.

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