Trump threatens to wipe out Iranian oil assets
Following U.S.-linked bombardment of military targets and Kharg Island, Iran has warned it will reduce American energy facilities across its region "to a pile of ashes." President Donald Trump reiterated his intent to potentially destroy Iranian oil assets while Tehran responded with threats against any attacks on critical infrastructure in the Middle East.
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1Iran has threatened to strike U.S.-linked oil and energy infrastructure in the Middle East if its own facilities are attacked, following recent bombardment of Kharg Island by American forces. The warning was issued as tensions escalated during a two-week-old conflict that is now spilling over into concerns about global fuel prices.
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Tehran warned it would strike U.S.-linked oil and energy infrastructures in the Middle East if its own oil facilities are attacked, reiterating a threat that follows recent bombardment of military targets on Iran's Kharg Island.
— [Mar 14, 09:37] Politico.eu'Spasite što vam je preostalo...' (Save what is left for you...), suggesting the conflict may lead to significant damage or loss of remaining infrastructure if not addressed immediately by Iran.
— [Mar 14, 11:30] NOVA TRUMPOVA PRIJETNJAIran threatened on Saturday that it would reduce U.S.-linked oil facilities in the Middle East 'to a pile of ashes' as fears grow over potential attacks following President Trump's comments.
— [Mar 14, 05:27] Al-monitor