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Iran Warns of Devastating Retaliation if US Strikes Civilian Targets

Iran has issued a stark warning that any further attacks on its civilian infrastructure will trigger a much more devastating and widespread retaliatory response. The warning comes after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges if it does not comply with U.S. demands, particularly regarding the Strait of Hormuz. An adviser to Iran's supreme leader also hinted at the potential closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical global shipping chokepoint. While maintaining a hardline stance, Trump suggested Iranian leaders might still be open to negotiations as Washington seeks concessions.

Key Points: Iran Threatens Retaliation if US Attacks Civilian Infrastructure

  • Iran warns of severe retaliation
  • Trump threatens Iranian infrastructure
  • Tensions over Strait of Hormuz
  • Bab el-Mandeb Strait also at risk
  • US combines pressure with talk of negotiation
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Iran warns of devastating retaliation if civilian infrastructure is attacked

Iran warns of "devastating" retaliation if civilian targets are hit, as Trump threatens to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges.

"If attacks on civilian targets are repeated, the next stages of our offensive... will be much more devastating and widespread. - Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters spokesman"

Tehran, April 6

Iran on Monday warned of "much more devastating" and extensive retaliation if its civilian targets are further attacked.

"If attacks on civilian targets are repeated, the next stages of our offensive and retaliatory operations will be much more devastating and widespread," said a spokesman for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's civilian infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

In another development, Ali Akbar Velayati, adviser to Iran's supreme leader, warned on Sunday that the resistance front could target the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, reports Xinhua news agency.

"If the White House thinks of repeating its stupid mistakes, it will quickly realise that the flow of global energy and trade can be disrupted with a single signal," Velayati said on social media, hinting at the possible closure of the waterway.

Connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait is a key chokepoint for shipping between the Atlantic, Indian Ocean and Mediterranean.

Trump signalled potential large-scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure if Tehran does not comply with US demands, outlining a hardline stance in an interview with The Wall Street Journal.

Trump warned that Iran could face widespread destruction of key assets, including power plants and bridges, if it fails to act within a set timeline.

"If they don't do something by Tuesday evening, they won't have any power plants, and they won't have any bridges standing," Trump told The Wall Street Journal.

He added that Iran could lose "every power plant and every other plant they have in the whole country", indicating the scale of potential strikes.

The remarks come amid rising tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route, and follow a series of warnings from Trump urging Tehran to reopen the waterway.

Trump suggested that Iranian leaders may still be open to negotiations, even as he maintained a hardline position.

"We have it under control, seriously under control," he said in the interview, signalling confidence in the US approach.

The comments reflect a strategy that combines pressure with the possibility of talks, as Washington seeks to force concessions from Tehran.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
Threats and counter-threats will only escalate the situation. Both the US and Iran need to step back. The common people in Iran will suffer the most if infrastructure is destroyed. Where is the UN in all this?
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Aman W
Bab el-Mandeb is another critical chokepoint. If that closes too, shipping costs for Indian imports and exports will skyrocket. Our foreign policy has to be very careful and balanced in this situation. Jai Hind.
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Sarah B
While the US stance seems aggressive, we must also consider Iran's history of supporting proxy groups. However, threatening civilian infrastructure like power plants is unacceptable and a violation of international law. This needs de-escalation, not more threats.
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Vikram M
This is like a game of chicken with the global economy at stake. India has good relations with both nations. We should offer to mediate. Modiji's diplomacy is needed now more than ever. 🙏
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Karthik V
Honestly, reading this gives me anxiety. My business depends on imported components. Any disruption in these straits means delayed shipments and lost money. Leaders need to think of the economic fallout for ordinary people everywhere.

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