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Iran Claims Heavy US Casualties in Dubai Strikes, Warns Gulf Nations

Iran's state media claims the IRGC inflicted heavy US casualties in precise missile and drone strikes on two alleged US Army "hideouts" in Dubai. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued a stark warning to Gulf countries, advising them not to allow the US-Israel to use their territory to strike Iran if they desire security. He reiterated that Iran would retaliate strongly if its infrastructure or economic centers were targeted. Meanwhile, US military movements are reported, including a potential troop deployment and a contemplated operation on Iran's Kharg Island, where Iranian forces are fortifying defenses.

Key Points: Iran Claims US Casualties in Dubai, Warns Against US-Israel Alliance

  • Iran claims 500+ US troops in targeted Dubai hideouts
  • Tehran warns Gulf countries against backing US-Israel
  • Iran vows strong retaliation if its centers are hit
  • US reportedly deploying 82nd Airborne, eyeing Kharg Island op
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Iran claims heavy US causalities in strikes on 'hideouts' in Dubai

Iran claims missile strikes caused heavy US casualties in Dubai. President Pezeshkian warns Gulf nations against hosting US-Israel forces, vows strong retaliation.

"Trump and the commanders of the US Army must have fully understood that the region will turn into a graveyard for American soldiers - IRGC Spokesperson"

Tehran, March 28

Iran on Saturday claimed that the US has suffered "heavy casualties" in the strikes on two US Army "hideouts" in Dubai as the conflict in West Asia continues, the State Media Tasnim News Agency reported.

According to the news agency, a spokesperson for the Central Headquarters of Hazrat Khatam al-Anbiya said that more than 500 US Army personnel were in these "hideouts", around 400 in the first and 100 in the second "hideout".

The IRGC identified these locations and carried out precise missiles and drone strikes and inflicted heavy casualties, as per the spokesperson's claims reported by the Tasnim News Agency.

The spokesperson claimed that the ambulances in Dubai were busy for hours transferring the dead and wounded Americans.

The spokesperson added, "Trump and the commanders of the US Army must have fully understood that the region will turn into a graveyard for American soldiers, and they will have no choice but to surrender to the divine will of the heroic people and the brave warriors of Islam."

Meanwhile, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned Gulf countries against backing the US-Israel. Pezeshkian advised countries not to allow the US-Israel to use their lands to strike Iran if they want to ensure development and security in their nation.

He reiterated that Iran will strongly retaliate against the US-Israel if the infrastructure or economic centres of Tehran are targeted.

"We have said many times that Iran doesn't carry out preemptive attacks, but we will retaliate strongly if our infrastructure or economic centres are targeted," Pezeshkian said in a post on X.

"To the countries of the region: If you want development and security, don't let our enemies run the war from your lands," he added.

Meanwhile, the Pentagon is expected to deploy troops from the 82nd Airborne Division to the Middle East, according to a CBS report.

A possible ground operation in Iran's Kharg Island is also being contemplated by the US, while Iranians have started laying mines and moved additional forces to the Island.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The claims of "500 personnel" and "heavy casualties" sound exaggerated, coming from Iranian state media. We should wait for independent verification. The region is already a tinderbox. 😟
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Vikram M
As an Indian, my primary concern is for our 9 million citizens working in the Gulf. Their safety and remittances are crucial. The government must have robust evacuation plans ready if things escalate. Jai Hind.
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Priyanka N
While the US often acts unilaterally, Iran's rhetoric about turning the region into a "graveyard" is equally dangerous. This tit-for-tat helps no one. Where is the diplomacy? The common people always suffer.
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Rohit P
If US troops were really in "hideouts" in Dubai, that's a serious breach of the host country's sovereignty. Gulf nations must tread carefully. India has good relations with all sides; we should use that position to advocate for peace.
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Karthik V
The mention of Kharg Island is key. That's a major oil terminal. Any disruption there will send global oil prices through the roof. Our economy can't afford that right now. Bharat needs stable energy supplies.

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