Iranian armed forces have issued a stern warning that any attacks on the country’s oil and energy infrastructure will be met with severe retaliation. According to Iranian media, the officials specified that all oil, economic, and energy facilities partially owned or collaborating with American companies will face immediate destruction. A spokesperson from the joint general staff of Haram al-Anbiya, affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, emphasized that such facilities would be reduced to ashes. This announcement comes amidst escalating tensions in the region following recent military actions involving the US.

The context of these threats is tied to comments made earlier by US President Donald Trump, who suggested that the US had entirely eliminated military targets on the island of Hark. Trump also declared that America would target oil facilities on the island if Tehran did not cease its attacks on vessels in the vital Strait of Hormuz. This statement highlights the precarious state of US-Iran relations and the ongoing confrontations in maritime routes critical for global oil supply.

Reports are also indicating that Washington is considering the option of a land operation to seize control of Hark as one of the possible responses to Iran's actions. This potential military engagement reveals the deepening conflict and complexities surrounding the US-Iran dynamic, particularly concerning energy security and regional stability, posing significant implications for international relations and the global oil market.