Duterte allies use Iran war threat to attack Philippines’ US ties

Supporters of former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte are spreading claims that the Philippines could be targeted by Iran due to its defense ties with the United States. These claims, amplified online, suggest that Philippine sites hosting American soldiers under the EDCA agreement could become battlegrounds. The Armed Forces of the Philippines responded by stating there is no credible direct threat to the country and urged the public to remain calm and rely on verified government sources. Davao City Congressman Paolo Duterte, the former president's son, and ex-poll commissioner Rowena Guanzon have both publicly suggested the Philippines could be drawn into the US-Iran conflict. Analysts believe this narrative is being used to portray the country's relationship with Washington as a threat to national security.

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