the current scene in the mid east is an intro to armageddon which appears to be heading our way;

Tehran has warned several US allies in the Middle East, including Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, not to assist Israel in any potential attack on Iran, according to unnamed Arab officials cited by the Wall Street Journal.

The warning, reportedly issued through “secret diplomatic channels,” was a response to Israeli threats of a severe reprisal after Iran fired about 180 ballistic missiles at Israel earlier this month.

Israeli officials have been advocating for devastating retaliatory strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities and oil infrastructure, while the US is trying to keep the response limited and avoid a broader war that could spill across the region.

The escalating conflict between Israel and Iran has raised concerns among energy-rich Persian Gulf states about the safety of their own oil facilities. US military installations and forces in the region could also be at risk due to potential miscalculations or escalations, which could lead to unintended consequences, according to the WSJ.

Officials from multiple countries that host US troops told the WSJ that their states have made the administration of President Joe Biden aware they do not want their military infrastructure or airspace used for any offensive operations against Iran. In a separate report on Thursday, Reuters cited three sources as stating that Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE all told Washington they will not allow Israeli jets to use their airspace for an attack.

US defense officials acknowledged that some regional partners have expressed their concerns to the Pentagon, but these requests “remain informal,” according to the WSJ..........more..........