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Iran has issued a stark warning that it will target American corporate assets across the Middle East if its own energy infrastructure is hit during the ongoing war with the United States and Israel.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced on Saturday that any offensive against the Islamic Republic’s power or oil sectors would trigger a direct response against firms in which the U.S. holds a financial stake.
This declaration follows recent American strikes on military targets at Kharg Island, Iran’s most critical crude oil export hub.
The foreign minister emphasised that Tehran is prepared to broaden the scope of its military targets to include the regional facilities of U.S. companies as a form of economic deterrence.
Araghchi stated that while Iran intends to respond forcefully to any disruption of its energy security, its military would “act cautiously” to avoid strikes on densely populated civilian areas.
The threat signals a potential shift toward targeting the commercial and industrial interests of the U.S. and its allies in the Gulf.
This escalation comes as global energy markets remain highly volatile due to the conflict.
Iran appears to be attempting to use international economic pressure to deter further Western strikes by threatening private-sector entities and multinational corporations with US ties.
With military tensions at an all-time high, the warning raises significant security concerns for American-linked businesses operating in the region’s oil, gas, and manufacturing sectors.
