Iran Warns US-Linked Regional Energy Sites in Crosshairs if Attacked

As the thirteenth day of the conflict passed, Iran's offensive doctrine sent shockwaves through the global economy. During such wartime conditions, no oil tanker or commercial vessel dares approach the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's permission. This scenario drove oil prices into triple digits and caused significant fuel price surges across the world.

It is against this backdrop that the US President threatened to target Iran's electricity grid infrastructure.

In a stark response, Iranian authorities, including a spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, declared: "In the event of the smallest attack on the energy infrastructure and ports of the Islamic Republic of Iran, all oil and gas infrastructure in the region from which America and its Western allies benefit will be set on fire and destroyed."

The following report outlines five key regional energy infrastructures that serve American economic interests:

1. The Samref Refinery, Saudi Arabia: Built in 1985 through an investment by Exxon (USA) and Saudi Aramco, this facility has a refining capacity of 400,000 barrels per day. Its products include aviation fuel, gasoline, diesel, and marine kerosene.

2. Al-Hosn Gas Field and Facility, UAE: American Occidental Petroleum Corporation holds a 40% stake in this facility, which processes the UAE's sourest gas.

3. Jubail Petrochemical Complex, Saudi Arabia: Chevron Phillips Jubail is a joint venture between Saudi Industrial Investment Group and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company. It is a subsidiary of Chevron, the second-largest oil company in the United States.

4. Q-Chem Petrochemical Complex, Qatar: Half of the shares in this petrochemical facility are owned by the American company Mesaieed, a Chevron affiliate.

5. Ras Laffan Petrochemical Complex (Phases 1 & 2), UAE: Half of the shares in this complex are owned by the American company Chevron.