Iran warns that if the United States attacks Iranian power plants, it will retaliate by targeting similar infrastructure in the Gulf. Multiple reports say Iranian officials conveyed the message through intermediaries, with officials describing the warning as a threat to “black out” Gulf nations. The warnings come amid heightened tensions after a public US threat of a major attack on Iran. According to Free Malaysia Today, US President Donald Trump later walked back that threat, citing requests from Gulf states and hopes for progress in talks.
The reports also note that the Gulf region has been significantly affected by Iran-related military actions during the wider conflict in the Middle East. Vanguard highlights that strikes have targeted both US-linked assets and civilian infrastructure, including energy facilities, ports, and airports. Channel NewsAsia does not add further details beyond referencing officials’ accounts. NDTV similarly reports that intermediaries carried the retaliatory message linking any attack on Iranian power plants to strikes on power-related targets in the Gulf. No outlet provides independent verification of the claims or specific dates for any actions.
