Iranian Military Source Warns of Reciprocal Attacks if US Strikes Infrastructure

A military source in Iran has responded to a recent threat by former US President Donald Trump, who warned of attacking a bridge or power plant in Iran if any ship is attacked by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. The source, speaking to Tehran-based Tasnim news agency, stated that if Iranian infrastructure is attacked, the Iranian armed forces will attack infrastructure in the region.

The source emphasized that Iran has an iron will in exercising its sovereignty over the strategic waterway and will never allow the Strait of Hormuz to become a factor of threat to Iran again. The passage of ships through the strait will be safe if coordinated with Iran and under Iran's arrangements; otherwise, the country will not give up its decisive will to control the strait, considering this to be in line with the long-term safety of the strait.

The military source warned that if the Americans target a bridge or a power plant of Iran, the Islamic Republic will reciprocally attack infrastructure and bridges in the region, including energy facilities in which the US has interests. "The Americans must have reached full confidence in the past 10 days that Iran will target wherever it chooses," the source stated, adding that Trump's possible gambling would lead to his disgrace once again.

According to Mehr News Agency, the remarks come amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route. The source's comments underscore Iran's determination to maintain control over the strait and respond forcefully to any perceived aggression.