Iran warns of retaliation against Saudi oil sites over any strike

A senior Iranian official has warned that any attack on Iran’s oil infrastructure would be met with retaliatory strikes on energy facilities in Saudi Arabia, Iran International reports.

“Our list of targets is clear; if any of our oil wells are hit, we will target one of Saudi Arabia’s oil phases and respond accordingly,” said Esmail Saqab Esfahani, a deputy to Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of Iran.

He added that Iran’s response framework could escalate depending on the severity of any attack. Describing it as a “ladder,” Saqab Esfahani said the strategy ranges from proportional retaliation to significantly more forceful responses if tensions intensify.

The remarks come amid heightened regional tensions, with energy infrastructure remaining a key strategic concern for both countries and the wider Gulf region. 

By Vafa Guliyeva