Iran Warns US Energy Assets in Gulf Are 'Exposed'
Tehran said Gulf energy infrastructure is exposed and warned that any new U.S. strike would trigger retaliation, as oil prices rose near six-week highs.
- On Monday, Iran threatened to retaliate against any new American attacks, warning that energy infrastructure across the Gulf is vulnerable following Saturday strikes by Central Command on three Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island.
- The weekend escalation followed strikes by Iran's Revolutionary Guards on American warships, intensifying risks near the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies. Hostilities have accelerated after a ceasefire collapsed in June.
- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf stated, "Strike our assets and you get struck," responding to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's description of Iran's tanker fleet as "defenceless." Qalibaf, Iran's top negotiator, reinforced the warning on social media.
- Senior Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei announced Sunday that Tehran will soon establish a new restricted zone in the Gulf; any vessel entering would face Iranian sanctions. Rezaei stated, "We will only commit to the Strait of Hormuz being open when they stop the sabotage."
- Regional tensions extend beyond the Gulf as Israeli strikes on a town in southern Lebanon killed at least 12 people on Monday. President Donald Trump has yet to achieve the aims of "Operation Epic Fury," launched in February to end Iran's nuclear program and topple its leadership.
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Iran warns US energy assets in Gulf are 'exposed'
Iran threatened Monday to retaliate against any new U.S. attacks on its assets, warning that energy infrastructure across the Gulf, including U.S. oil and gas interests, was vulnerable.
Iran has warned that any further US attacks on its assets will lead to retaliatory strikes on energy infrastructure in the Gulf region. September 8, 2026 9:55 AM Iran has warned that any further US attacks on its assets will lead to retaliatory strikes on energy infrastructure in the Gulf region. You published this news via Cedarnews news site. To know more about the news and exclusive interviews of the magazine, visit our official website.
Iran recalled that Tehran already demonstrated its ability to hit U.S. targets during the war.
This week, the U.S. also carried out the harshest bombings in more than a month against the Islamic Republic.
Iran warns of retaliation against US energy assets
Oil prices extended their rally in early trading on Tuesday after Iran threatened to strike back at US energy facilities in the Middle East, stoking fears of supply disruption. Brent crude futures rose 0.35 percent to $97.34 a barrel by 00:00 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude jumped 1.26 percent to $92.63. The added risk […]
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