Trump was warned of likely Iranian retaliation on Gulf allies, sources say

Trump was warned that Iran could retaliate against US Gulf allies despite his surprise claim.

Source: Reuters (via feed)




President Donald Trump was warned that attacking Iran could lead to retaliation against U.S. Gulf allies. This was according to a U.S. official and two sources familiar with U.S. intelligence reports. On Monday, Trump stated that Tehran’s reaction was a surprise. The sources said the warning about likely Iranian retaliation was given before the attack.

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Intelligence reports can affect decision-making regarding military actions. Warnings about retaliation risks are relevant to market and security considerations.


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