Tehran, Iran – Web Desk: Iran has issued a strong warning to neighboring countries against allowing the United States to use their territory or military bases for any potential strikes on Iranian soil, cautioning that such actions could trigger retaliation targeting regional oil infrastructure.
According to international media reports, a senior commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) aerospace division, Majid Mousavi, said that if Iran comes under attack and neighboring countries are found to have facilitated such operations, the consequences would extend across the Middle East’s energy sector.
In remarks carried by Iranian media, Mousavi stressed that countries in the region must understand the risks involved. “If their land or facilities are used for hostile actions against Iran, they should be prepared to say goodbye to oil production in the Middle East,” he said.
He further warned that even a “minor mistake” by adversaries could prompt Iran to target locations of its choosing, signaling a potential escalation in regional tensions.
The warning comes amid ongoing hostilities that began on February 28, following reported U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian positions. Since then, Iran has launched missile attacks targeting U.S. military installations and oil-related infrastructure in Gulf states, raising concerns about broader disruption to global energy markets.
Efforts to de-escalate tensions through diplomacy appear to have stalled. A second round of ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran, which was expected to take place in Pakistan, has been delayed after Tehran declined to participate.
Iran has accused Washington of violating the ceasefire agreement, particularly by maintaining a naval blockade and seizing an Iranian vessel. Iranian officials have stated they will not return to talks unless the blockade is lifted.
The postponement of the talks has also led to a last-minute delay in a planned visit by U.S. Vice President JD Vance to Pakistan, further underscoring the fragile state of diplomatic efforts.
Analysts warn that any escalation involving energy infrastructure could have significant implications for global oil supply and regional stability, as tensions between Iran and the United States remain unresolved.
