Iran Warns: U.S.-Linked Energy Sites Across the Region Are Potential Targets
WANA (Mar 13) – Amid escalating tensions and recent developments in the regional conflict, Iranian officials have issued stern warnings that any attack on Iran’s energy infrastructure could trigger retaliation against regional energy facilities that serve U.S. and allied interests.
According to Iranian sources, Tehran’s offensive doctrine in the energy sector could have far-reaching consequences for the global economy. It has been noted that, under current conditions, the passage of oil tankers and commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz is highly restricted, pushing global oil prices into triple-digit territory.
These warnings follow threats reportedly made by the U.S. President against Iran’s electricity and energy facilities. In response, Iran’s National Security Council Secretary warned that any assault on the country’s energy infrastructure would put regional energy assets at risk.
The commander of Iran’s Aerospace Force emphasized that key Israeli gas fields, including Leviathan and Karish, are on Iran’s potential target list. Meanwhile, the spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters stated that even the smallest attack on Iran’s energy or port infrastructure would provoke a “devastating response,” targeting all oil and gas facilities in the region where the U.S. and its allies have stakes.
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Several major energy projects in the region reportedly involving U.S. companies were specifically highlighted as potential targets:
- SAMREF Refinery – Yanbu, Saudi Arabia: Jointly invested by Exxon (USA) and Aramco; capacity of 400,000 barrels per day; produces gasoline, jet fuel, diesel, and marine fuel.
- Al-Hosn Gas Facility – UAE: 40% owned by Occidental Petroleum (USA); processes the UAE’s sour gas.
- Jubail Petrochemical Complex – Saudi Arabia: Joint venture with Chevron Phillips and Saudi industrial groups; Chevron is the second-largest U.S. oil company.
- Q-Chem Petrochemical Complex – Qatar: Half-owned by U.S.-linked Masieed Chevron.
An informed source said that if any attack is carried out against Iran’s energy infrastructure, all regional oil and energy facilities with U.S. involvement would be considered legitimate targets and “will inevitably be destroyed.”
The source added that this list is not exhaustive and could expand if tensions escalate further.
