Iran considers targeting Israeli oil refineries and gas sites if it is attacked by Israel, the semi-official Iranian news agency SNN on Friday quoted Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps deputy commander Ali Fadavi as saying. According to the media outlet, Al Fadavi warned Israeli authorities against making a “mistake,” stressing that Tehran will “target all its energy sources, stations, refineries and gas fields.” He pointed out that Iran has the capacity to attack Israel’s power stations and refineries “all at once.” Iran’s warnings come after Israeli officials vowed that the country will retaliate against Iran after the latest missile attack, ensuring that the response will be strong an
The threat to Israel’s energy and gas facilities is significant, as such infrastructure is critical to the country’s economy and energy security. Any strikes on these facilities could disrupt supply chains and have global market implications, particularly as oil and gas markets remain sensitive to geopolitical unrest. This conflict also raises concerns for other global players, such as India, which has stakes in West Asian stability. India has called for dialogue and diplomacy to prevent further escalation, but with the situation deteriorating rapidly, the risk of a broader regional war is increasing.
NN: Israeli officials said that a strategic strike on Iran’s energy infrastructure would have the biggest economic impact, sending shockwaves through oil markets.