Tehran signals it would target regional energy and technology assets if its own infrastructure is struck amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
By yourNEWS Media Newsroom
Iran issued a warning Sunday that any attack on its energy infrastructure would prompt retaliatory strikes against U.S. and Israeli assets across the region, according to statements carried by state and semi-official media.
“If Iran’s fuel and energy infrastructure is attacked by the enemy, all energy and information technology infrastructure and desalination plants belonging to the United States and the Israeli entity in the region will be targeted,” an Iranian military spokesperson said in the statement.
The warning follows a message from President Donald Trump, who announced a 48-hour deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. In a post on Truth Social, Trump said the United States would take military action if the waterway is not restored to full operation.
“If Iran doesn’t FULLY OPEN, WITHOUT THREAT, the Strait of Hormuz, within 48 HOURS from this exact point in time, the United States of America will hit and obliterate their various POWER PLANTS, STARTING WITH THE BIGGEST ONE FIRST!” Trump said.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical transit route for global energy supplies, carrying roughly one-fifth of the world’s crude oil shipments. Traffic through the strait has been significantly reduced since early March, following the onset of hostilities involving Iran.
The exchange of warnings reflects escalating tensions tied to the disruption of maritime traffic and broader regional instability. Iran’s statement emphasized that any escalation involving its infrastructure would trigger direct responses targeting key facilities linked to U.S. and Israeli operations in the region.
The situation remains fluid as the deadline outlined by Trump approaches and energy markets monitor developments surrounding the strategic waterway.
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