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Iran Vows "Devastating" Strikes on US, Israeli Assets if Infrastructure Hit

Iran's military headquarters has issued a stark warning that any attack on its critical infrastructure will trigger severe retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli assets across the region. The statement explicitly threatened host nations of American bases, urging them to force US forces to leave for their own safety. This warning follows Iranian state media claims of downing a second US F-35 fighter jet over central Iran. The escalating rhetoric underscores Tehran's uncompromising stance amid rising regional tensions.

Key Points: Iran Warns of Retaliation Against US, Israel for Attacks

  • Iran warns of severe retaliation
  • Threatens US/Israeli assets & host nations
  • Cites downing of a second F-35 jet
  • Urges nations to expel US forces
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Iran warns of retaliatory strikes against US, Israel over attacks on infrastructure, reports state media

Iran threatens severe strikes on US and Israeli assets if its bridges, power plants, or energy infrastructure are attacked, state media reports.

"Any attack on Iran's bridges, power plants, or energy infrastructure will prompt strikes... harder and more devastating than before. - Spokesperson, Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters"

Tehran, April 3

The spokesperson of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters on Friday issued a stern warning, emphasising that any assault on the country's bridges, power plants, or energy facilities will trigger severe retaliatory measures, reported state media Press TV.

"Any attack on Iran's bridges, power plants, or energy infrastructure will prompt strikes not only on all US and Israeli assets in the region and occupied territories but also on key holdings of US allies and host nations - harder and more devastating than before," the spokesperson declared.

The statement further cautioned nations hosting American military bases, urging them to reconsider their cooperation with US forces. "Countries hosting US bases must force American forces to leave if they want to stay safe," the spokesperson added.

This announcement comes amid growing regional tensions, with Tehran signalling it will take an uncompromising stance in protecting its critical infrastructure. The warning also underscores Iran's readiness to expand its countermeasures beyond immediate adversaries to include allied nations and host states of American military installations.

The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, a key component of Iran's defence establishment, oversees major construction and military projects, including strategic infrastructure. Its recent statement serves as a clear message that attacks on Iran's essential facilities will not be tolerated, and that any foreign powers involved could face far-reaching consequences.

The US-Israel and Iran war has entered the second month now with ambiguity over when the war would end. Trump administration has repeatedly said that the war will end in weeks and not months but the ground reality remains different.

Earlier, a second US fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet was struck and downed over central Iran by a modern air-defence system of the Islamic Republic's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), with officials saying the pilot is unlikely to have ejected, Iranian state media reported on Friday.

According to state media Press TV, citing a statement attributed to the Spokesman of Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, it was claimed the jet was downed by a new IRGC Aerospace Force air-defence system.

It further stated that the impact and crash generated a "massive explosion" that made pilot survival unlikely.

"A second US fifth-generation F-35 was struck and downed over central Iran by a new IRGC Aerospace Force air-defence system. Given the massive explosion on impact and during the crash, the pilot is unlikely to have ejected," Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters Spokesman stated as quoted by Press TV.

The same claims were made by the Central Headquarters of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), as reported by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), stating that the advanced stealth aircraft was shot down by the IRGC's modern air defence system from the Lakenheath squadron.

"The second US F-35 fifth-generation fighter jet was hit and crashed in the central Iranian sky by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' modern air defence system from the LAKEN-HEATH squadron. Due to the severe explosion of the fighter jet upon impact and fall, it is unlikely that the pilot ejected," PBUH stated as reported by IRIB.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The claim about downing a second F-35 needs independent verification. State media reports, especially during tensions, can be unreliable. Still, if true, it shows their air defenses are more capable than many assumed. A worrying development for sure.
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Arjun K
While Iran has the right to defend its infrastructure, threatening allied nations feels like a step too far. This kind of rhetoric only tightens the noose. India must continue its balanced approach and call for an immediate ceasefire. Our Chabahar port interests are also at stake.
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Priya S
The human cost is what matters most. The article mentions the pilot is unlikely to have survived. That's a life lost, a family devastated. When will leaders understand that war only brings suffering? We see enough conflict on our own borders. Enough is enough.
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Vikram M
The US administration saying the war will end in "weeks not months" sounds completely disconnected from reality. It's been over a month already! This arrogance is what prolongs conflicts. The world doesn't need another forever war.
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Kavya N
India's foreign policy is being tested. We import a lot of oil from the region and have millions of citizens working in Gulf countries. Our government must actively engage with all parties to de-escalate. Non-alignment and strategic autonomy are our strengths here.

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