Iran Threatens 'Crushing Retaliation' Against US Over Civilian Target Strikes
Iran's military threatened "crushing retaliation" against the United States if President Trump carries out promised attacks on Iranian power plants and bridges. The warning comes after Iran said it struck targets in the UAE, Bahrain, and Israel in response to earlier US-Israeli attacks on Iranian facilities.
Iran's military leadership issued stark warnings of devastating retaliation if the United States follows through on threatened strikes against Iranian civilian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges.
The threats came after Iran claimed responsibility for recent attacks on targets in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Israel. Iranian officials said these strikes were retaliation for earlier US-Israeli attacks on Iranian industrial facilities.
Iranian military commanders emphasized that future offensive strikes would be "carried out much more crushingly and extensively" if attacks on civilian targets continue. The warning specifically referenced President Trump's mentions of targeting Iranian infrastructure.
The conflict has expanded beyond military targets to include civilian infrastructure across the region. Both sides have escalated their rhetoric and actions in recent weeks, raising concerns about a broader regional war.
The strikes have increasingly targeted facilities that support daily life for civilians, marking a significant escalation in tactics by both sides.
This escalation could trigger a wider Middle East conflict that would affect global oil prices and potentially draw in US allies. Any disruption to regional infrastructure could impact international shipping and energy supplies worldwide.
Watch for any US response to Iran's threats and whether either side follows through on promised infrastructure attacks.
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