Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States and its regional partners. Tehran said it was ready to strike at its energy infrastructure, which could lead to years of oil and gas shortages for the West. All previous considerations of Iran's restraint have been removed.
Iran announces a new stage of the conflict
An Iranian official said that the country's patience with the actions of the United States and its allies is exhausted. Tehran's authorities have emphasised that they are ready to strike at key energy infrastructure, which could deprive the West of access to oil and gas from the region for many years. For the first time in a long time, Iran has publicly acknowledged that it will no longer take into account good neighbourly relations and other factors when choosing targets for its actions.
A threat to the energy security of the United States and its allies
This statement significantly increases the risks to the energy security of the United States, Europe and other allies. Given the strategic importance of the Persian Gulf for global oil and gas exports, possible attacks on the infrastructure could cause significant disruptions in energy supplies and affect economy of many countries. Experts note that such an escalation could lead to a sharp rise in energy prices and global economic turmoil.
Reaction of the international community
World leaders are calling for restraint and a diplomatic resolution of the situation. However, the Iranian side emphasises that all previous considerations regarding the choice of targets no longer apply, and any further actions by the United States or its partners may be met with a harsh response.
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