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Tehran: Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States and its regional allies that any military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure could trigger a wide escalation involving critical utilities throughout the Middle East. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Iranian officials say that attacks on fuel, power and industrial facilities won\u2019t be met with restraint and could draw retaliation against broader targets linked to U.S. and allied interests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The warning, relayed by the Islamic Republic\u2019s Khatam al\u2011Anbiya Central Headquarters spokesperson and highlighted by Iranian state media, comes amid rising tensions over potential U.S. military actions against Tehran\u2019s strategic facilities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tehran\u2019s leadership has made clear that threats against its energy and electricity sectors would not only prompt defensive measures but would also expand to encompass infrastructure across the region where U.S. influence or installations are present. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This escalation in rhetoric follows recent strikes in the conflict, including Iranian missile and drone actions targeting Gulf nations\u2019 installations and U.S. bases, signaling the conflict\u2019s potential to widen far beyond the borders of Iran itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Analysts warn that such developments could have major implications for regional energy supplies and political stability, reinforcing fears that a localized confrontation could quickly spread across the Middle East.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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