Informed sources revealed that Tehran has issued decisive warnings to hotel owners in the region, specifically in the UAE and Bahrain. This move comes amid ongoing military confrontations and Iranian reactions to what it describes as continuous American-Israeli aggression against its sites and interests in the region.
Media reports, citing responsible sources, stated that the missile strikes and complex operations carried out by Iran and its allies have led to a large number of US military bases being put out of service. The sources claimed that the destruction of military infrastructure forced the remaining US forces to seek alternative shelters in civilian hotels.
Based on these developments, Iranian authorities informed hotel management in Manama and Abu Dhabi of the absolute necessity to refrain from hosting or sheltering any US military personnel. The warning emphasized that any facility that violates these instructions will automatically become a legitimate military target for the Iranian armed forces and will not be immune from direct targeting.
In a related context, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard urged civilians in the region to stay away from areas where US forces are stationed to ensure their safety. Statements indicated that the list of potential targets has expanded to include civilian and vital sites used for military or logistical purposes by the United States.
The threats were not limited to hotels but also included a detailed map of the energy infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. Media outlets close to Iranian decision-making circles published reports showing power generation plants, peaceful nuclear facilities, and solar energy centers as monitored targets.
Military experts warned that any attack targeting the energy lifeline in the UAE would lead to a complete paralysis of the global economic supply chain. Such potential strikes could halt commercial activity in the Gulf region and cause widespread power outages extending beyond the geographical borders of the targeted country.
Official statistics indicate that Iran has targeted seven Arab countries, mostly GCC states, with thousands of missiles and drones. The number of projectiles used since the end of last February reached approximately 4903 missiles and drones, in an unprecedented escalation in the region.
Tehran justifies these intensive attacks as self-defense and a response to attacks on its territory and interests. Despite its assertion that it does not target Arab countries themselves, the reality on the ground indicates significant human and material losses in vital civilian facilities.
The UAE topped the list of countries most exposed to these missile attacks, followed by Kuwait, then the Kingdom of Bahrain and Qatar. Military operations also included targets in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, while Oman recorded the lowest targeting rate since the start of operations.
For his part, Jasem Al-Budaiwi, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council, stated that the scale of Iranian aggression against GCC countries now poses an existential threat to regional security. Al-Budaiwi clarified that 85 percent of the total missiles launched by Iran during this war were directed towards the Arab Gulf states.
Sources confirmed that Iranian attacks often did not differentiate between military targets and civilian facilities such as airports and ports. These operations caused severe damage to residential buildings and public facilities, prompting a wave of international condemnation and calls for an immediate de-escalation.
Political circles are closely monitoring with great concern the repercussions of including hotels and economic facilities in Iran's target bank, due to its devastating impact on the tourism and investment sectors. Observers fear that this shift could expand the conflict to include direct confrontations within densely populated cities.
Amid this tension, countries in the region are seeking to strengthen their air defense systems to counter increasing missile threats. Intensive diplomatic and military consultations continue between Gulf capitals and their international allies to discuss deterrence methods and protect sensitive infrastructure from any future attacks.
The regional scene remains open to all possibilities, with Tehran insisting on linking regional stability to the complete withdrawal of US forces. Reports confirm that the next phase may witness a qualitative escalation if Iran decides to carry out its threats against the civilian and economic targets it recently identified.
Hotels sheltering US military personnel will be considered legitimate military targets and will be included in the target bank list.
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Tehran threatens to target hotels and energy facilities in the UAE and Bahrain