Iran's Foreign Minister: Reciprocal Response to Any Attack on Iran's Infrastructure

Source: Global Times
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Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, July 23 (Reporter Chen Xiao, Shadati) - Iranian Foreign Minister Amir-Abdollahian stated on social media on the evening of the 22nd that any attack on Iran's infrastructure will provoke a "resolute, strong, and decisive" response.

Amir-Abdollahian emphasized that any party participating in or supporting such attacks in any form will be regarded by Iran as a legitimate target for retaliation.

The Central Headquarters of the Iranian Armed Forces, Khatam al-Anbia, also stated that if the United States takes action against Iran's infrastructure threats, the Iranian armed forces will prevent oil exports from the Middle East and strike at the region's oil, gas, electricity, and economic infrastructure.

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Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Strategic
Primary Category
Political-Military
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Iran's Foreign Minister warned of a decisive response to any attacks on Iranian infrastructure.
Location
Tehran
Unit
Iranian Armed Forces
Time
July 22
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Summary

Iran's Foreign Minister warned that any attack on Iranian infrastructure would elicit a decisive response. He emphasized that any party involved in such attacks would be considered a legitimate target. The Iranian Armed Forces also stated they would prevent oil exports from the region if the U.S. acted against Iran's infrastructure.

Key Facts
  • Iran's Foreign Minister stated that any attack on Iranian infrastructure will provoke a strong response.
  • Iran views any involvement in such attacks as a legitimate target.
  • Iran's armed forces threatened to disrupt oil exports in the region if attacked.