Iran Threatens Retaliation Against U.S. Energy Firms if Washington Strikes Its Facilities

Iran has issued a direct threat to attack U.S. energy companies in response to potential U.S. strikes on its nuclear or military facilities, following the heaviest U.S. bombings in over a month. The threat escalates bilateral tensions and introduces a new dimension of potential economic disruption. The credibility of the threat and the likelihood of U.S. action remain uncertain.