Middle East, Mar 23 (V7N) – As the conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel intensifies, Tehran has issued some of its harshest warnings yet, vowing not to tolerate any attack on its essential infrastructure — including power plants and water facilities.

According to multiple international reports, Iranian authorities have declared that any strike on Iranian power stations or similar targets would force them to take drastic measures, including the complete closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz — a waterway that carries about 20% of global crude oil shipments. 

The warning marks a major escalation in rhetoric as global energy markets and regional security officials watch closely. Iran’s leadership has reportedly stated that attacks on such infrastructure would not be ignored under any circumstances and that the closure of the strait would be a defensive response. 

The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical shipping channels for oil and gas. Any definitive closure — even temporary — could have profound impacts on the international energy market, already facing disruption from ongoing conflict in the region. 

Iran’s recent warnings follow a series of threats and counter-threats involving Western powers. Earlier, the United States issued its own ultimatum demanding that Iran reopen the strait or face attacks on its energy infrastructure, a stance that Tehran has strongly rebuffed. 

Analysts say the situation remains highly volatile, with both sides signaling willingness to escalate if their conditions are not met. The unfolding crisis continues to influence global oil prices and raise concerns about wider instability in the Middle East.

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