Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has issued a stark warning: Attacks on Iranian power plants could spark catastrophic damage to energy infrastructure across West Asia. This comes after former US President Donald Trump threatened to 'obliterate' Iran's electricity grid unless the Strait of Hormuz reopens within 48 hours. 💥
🔍 Why it matters: With oil prices already volatile, Ghalibaf claims targeting Iran's facilities would make regional energy infrastructure 'legitimate targets' – potentially causing years of supply disruptions. Iran's military command echoed this, vowing retaliation against US/Israeli water and IT facilities if attacked.
📅 Timeline: Tensions escalated after US-Israeli strikes in late February 2026 killed key Iranian figures, including former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran's Revolutionary Guard reports conducting 73 retaliatory drone/missile waves this month alone, hitting targets from Israel's Ben Gurion Airport to US bases in Kuwait. 🚀
⚖️ The stakes: As tech-savvy Gen Z investors track oil markets via apps, experts warn prolonged conflict could push crude prices above $200/barrel – with global economic ripple effects. Meanwhile, travelers are advised to reconsider Middle East itineraries amid rising security risks. ✈️
