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Iran Threatens Energy Retaliation if US Strikes Continue

8/6/2026

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Iran warned that any new U.S. attack would trigger retaliation against energy infrastructure, recalling the September 2019 Aramco attacks.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi asked Saudi, Turkish and Qatari officials to urge U.S. President Donald Trump to halt strikes.
Saudi analysts said the kingdom would defend itself if attacked and pressure Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, while Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged U.S. President Donald Trump to delay attacks.

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Iran warned that any new U.S. attack would trigger retaliation against energy infrastructure, recalling the September 2019 Aramco attacks.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi asked Saudi, Turkish and Qatari officials to urge U.S. President Donald Trump to halt strikes.
Saudi analysts said the kingdom would defend itself if attacked and pressure Iran in the Strait of Hormuz, while Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged U.S. President Donald Trump to delay attacks.