PANews reported on March 14th, citing CCTV News, that a spokesperson for the Iranian Armed Forces' Hatem Anbia Central Command stated on the 14th that Iran believes it has the right to strike US missile launch sites in ports, docks, and US military bunkers in parts of the United Arab Emirates to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial security. The spokesperson stated that the US military targeted parts of Abu Musa Island and Kharg Island with missiles after its military bases in the region were destroyed. The spokesperson also urged local residents to stay away from ports, docks, and US military bunkers in UAE cities to avoid harm.