Tehran: Tensions in the Middle East have escalated once again, with the standoff between the United States and Iran reaching a new level. Iran has warned that if the US attacks its energy or strategic facilities, it will retaliate by targeting major oil and gas hubs across the region. The threat has raised fresh concerns over regional security and the stability of global oil supplies.
What warning has Iran given to America?
According to Iran’s government news agency, Tasnim News, Tehran has sent a stern message to America. A senior Iranian security official said any new US attack would be responded to with a “pre-planned strategy”. Iran says if President Donald Trump orders an attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure, major energy installations in the Middle East would be targeted in response. The official claimed that the complete plan for this is ready.
Which targets is Iran talking about targeting?
The report mentions Iran’s possible list, and it includes the biggest oil-gas hubs of the region:
- Saudi Arabia: Ghawar oil field, Abqaiq and Khurais processing plants
- UAE: Zakum oil field and Ruwais refinery
- Qatar: North Field and Ras Laffan LNG facility
- Kuwait: Burgan oil field
- Bahrain: Sitrah refinery
- Israel: Leviathan and Tamar gas fields
All these places play a vital role in the world’s energy supply. An attack on these means a direct rise in oil prices.
Is America really preparing for an attack?
Quoting an American official, the report said that the Trump administration is seriously considering options for action against Iran’s energy and strategic targets.
But no military operation has received the green signal yet. It is believed that its purpose is to put pressure on Iran so that it accepts America’s conditions in the ceasefire talks.
Why is Iran mentioning the old attack?
In the statement, the Iranian official cited the previous war that lasted 40 days. Claimed that during that time Iran had targeted a major gas refinery of Qatar. And after that, Trump reacted to this on his social media platform ‘Truth Social’. Keep in mind, these claims have not been independently confirmed yet.
Will the tension increase further?
Experts say that if there is a direct military conflict between America, Israel and Iran, then the matter will not be limited to the region only. Global oil and gas supplies will be shaken. This will directly impact the international market and the prices of petrol and diesel. At present, all eyes are on America’s next step and Iran’s reaction. One statement has made the entire Middle East sensitive again.
