Iran threatens to strike other nations' energy fields if US launches fresh attacks

Iran issued a stern warning against any "adventurous action" by the United States, vowing decisive retaliation if American forces proceed with threats of new attacks on Iranian targets. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi conveyed this message in separate phone calls to senior Turkish, Pakistani, and Saudi officials on Saturday.

The diplomatic exchanges occurred shortly after Kuwait's army announced it had intercepted and destroyed hostile drones launched by Iran, which targeted several vital facilities. Araghchi's discussions with Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir and Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan focused on Iran's readiness to respond to any "aggression" and the potential consequences of "destabilizing actions" by the US, which could heighten regional insecurity.

During a call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Araghchi stated that any attacks by the US and Israel, or any regional countries participating in such actions, would be met with a "proportionate response." Nournews, an outlet linked to Iran's top security body, amplified this threat, reporting that US strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure would trigger Iranian attacks on oil fields in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, as well as gas fields in Qatar and Israel, suggesting "all will be burned to ashes."

These developments unfold against a backdrop of heightened tensions and volatile energy markets. Oil prices have remained elevated since the conflict between the US and Iran began on February 28. President Trump has defended higher fuel costs as a necessary consequence of efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, though the economic strain has increased political pressure to resolve the conflict. Benchmark Brent crude futures saw a significant rise in July, with analysts anticipating further price increases.

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all will be burned to ashes