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Iran warns against ‘flames of war’ amid US strike threats on energy sites
Al Jazeera • • nation
Key Points:
- Iran has warned of retaliation against the US if it launches attacks on Iran’s critical energy infrastructure, accusing the US of provoking a full-scale regional war and using neighboring countries as shields for its interests.
- Reports indicate the US and Israel may soon conduct extensive strikes targeting Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including power plants, with President Trump yet to authorize the operation, which could last up to two weeks.
- Recent military actions include US strikes on Iranian provinces and Iranian missile and drone attacks on US and Israeli bases, alongside regional incidents such as drone interceptions in Kuwait and attacks on vessels near Oman.
- Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz as strategic leverage and has signaled openness to negotiations through mediators, though no direct talks with Washington have been initiated amid ongoing hostilities.
- The Iranian government continues to promote a narrative of resistance and vengeance following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, emphasizing the need to consolidate military gains and maintain hope for the future.
