Iran Vows 'Ashes' for Mideast Energy Hubs as US-Israel Strike Looms
US and Israeli officials are reportedly planning a large-scale strike against Iran's oil facilities, prompting Tehran to issue a strong warning. If US forces strike Iranian infrastructure, Iran will attack not only Saudi and UAE oil fields but also gas fields in Qatar and Israel, according to Nour News, a media outlet linked to Iran's Supreme National Security Council.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held telephone talks with senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Türkiye, and Pakistan, warning them of the potential consequences of participating in US actions. He specifically warned the Saudi foreign minister that any aggression by the US and Israel will face a firm and proportionate response.
The rising tensions across the Middle East have led to small-scale military actions aimed at neighboring countries. The Kuwaiti military reported Iranian drones targeting key facilities in northern Kuwait, while Yemen's Houthi rebels threatened the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea, a key route for Saudi oil exports.
US President Donald Trump stated his willingness to use force against Iran, saying 'We will strike Iran' if necessary. The Trump administration is willing to tolerate a short-term rise in oil prices to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, with Brent crude futures jumping 24% in July.