Major General Ali Abdollahi dismissed Gulf neutrality claims, arguing that hosting US military logistics infrastructure makes regional governments active participants in the ongoing conflict.

The United Arab Emirates has completely severed commercial ties with Iran after two ballistic missiles were launched toward its territory, compounding severe oil supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.

President Trump published a map labeling the vital energy chokepoint as US territory, exacerbating tensions as regional trade plummets and Iran negotiates alternative shipping routes with Oman.