Iran threatens regional infrastructure if US strikes Iranian sites

Iran has warned of severe retaliation against U.S.-linked infrastructure in the region, including bridges and energy sites, should the United States proceed with strikes on Iranian power plants or bridges. This escalating rhetoric follows expanded U.S. military operations within Iran, which targeted air defense, missile, and drone capabilities.

According to Iranian state media, U.S. strikes occurred around Tehran and in northern provinces. Iranian officials reported that over 30 civilians have been killed and 260 wounded in these attacks over the past week. In response to the U.S. actions, Iran launched strikes against U.S. military targets in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait.

Military spokesman Ebrahim Zolfaghari stated that Iran's response would be "more severe, wider and more destructive than ever." He also emphasized that Iran would not permit any foreign power to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an "unbreakable red line." Analysts suggest the heightened tensions stem from an impasse over a memorandum of understanding signed last month, with both nations attempting to leverage military action to gain an advantage.