Iran has issued one of its strongest warnings yet to Gulf nations hosting U.S. forces, declaring they should prepare for a “corresponding response” if American military operations continue. The IRGC claims it struck U.S.-linked military sites in Kuwait, including Camp Arifjan and Ali Al Salem Air Base, while accusing Washington of expanding attacks on civilian infrastructure inside Iran. Tehran says regional allies supporting U.S. operations could also become targets if the conflict escalates further.

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