Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi announced that Iran would target US companies in the region if US and Israeli military operations escalate and threaten Iranian energy infrastructure. This statement follows a US airstrike on Hargah Island, a key location for Iran's oil exports, where President Donald Trump noted that all military targets had been destroyed, leaving the energy facilities intact.

The Iranian leadership is clearly signaling its readiness to respond to any attacks on its oil and gas infrastructure, indicating that such actions would prompt a direct retaliation against American-owned energy facilities throughout the region. Aragchi emphasized that the armed forces have already stated their commitment to defend Iran's energy interests, suggesting a serious military posture tied to protecting the country’s vital economic assets from external threats.

Furthermore, Aragchi mentioned that the US employed short-range missiles for these strikes, launched from bases in the United Arab Emirates, including one near Dubai. This highlights the increasing regional tensions and the complex web of military strategies employed by the US in its operations against Iran, setting the stage for possible confrontation between Iranian forces and US interests in the Middle East.