UAE says it won’t allow US use its territory to attack Iran
In a statement shared on X on Monday, the UAE Foreign Ministry said it would also not provide logistical support for a US action
Amidst the possibility of a US attack on Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has declared that it will not allow its airspace and territory to be used for any military action against Iran.
I looked at the map, not sure how much difference it might make? It’s just interesting to read. Turkey is also opposed to an Iranian strike, that stance has not changed.
Trump is claiming Iran wants a deal?
Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is willing to make a deal with the US after his “big armada” arrived in the Middle East, amid growing fears that Washington could order an attack.
But he added that a diplomatic resolution was still possible, adding: “They want to make a deal. I know so. They called on numerous occasions. They want to talk.”
Why would he make this claim now? If he attacks Iran after stating they want to make a deal, and in fact have reached out to the US, it just makes the US look bad. Or does he have doubts about undertaking this strike? Not sure?
Something else I’ve seen, but, can’t really verify save for the report below claiming Russia & China may assist in defending. Including 16 military cargo planes from China to Iran and at least 6 Russian cargo planes
The Chinese airlift then arrived as defensive support for Iran, coinciding with General Brad Cooper’s visit to Israel.
This aligns with leaks from American and Israeli sources regarding strong Chinese support for Iran in the face of any potential military strikes. Israeli intelligence and military reports published by newspapers, such as “Maariv,” indicated that more than 16 Chinese military cargo planes landed in the Iranian capital, Tehran, in just 56 hours. It is believed that these Chinese military aircraft transported advanced air defense systems, electronic warfare equipment, and possibly anti-ship missiles, with the aim of bolstering Iran’s defensive capabilities against any imminent American-Israeli attack. This military cooperation between China and Iran falls within a broader framework of long-term strategic, military, and intelligence agreements between the two countries, such as the “25-year agreement,” which includes massive Chinese investments in exchange for oil supplies.
The Chinese airlift comes days after similar movements by Russian military transport aircraft, which recorded approximately six flights during the first month of January alone. This is unusual military activity in the region and significantly higher than in previous periods.
There you have it-
Have these shipments occurred?
Have they given USrael pause for thought on this attack?
Has Iran’s shut down of the internet and the western backed destabilizing forces in Iran impeded US and Israeli plans?