Iran’s IRGC Claims Strike on Oil Facilities Linked to US in Regional Escalation

IRGC military personnel during the operation

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it has carried out a retaliatory strike targeting oil facilities it claims are linked to the United States, marking a further escalation in tensions across the Middle East.

In a statement reported by Tasnim News Agency, the IRGC said the operation formed part of what it described as the “63rd wave” of its ongoing military campaign, dubbed Operation True Promise 4. The force said the strikes were conducted in response to what it called attacks on Iran’s own energy infrastructure, accusing its adversaries of attempting to suppress internal dissent and destabilise the country.

“The necessity to defend Iran's infrastructure has compelled the IRGC to target energy facilities linked to the United States and American stakeholders,” the statement said.

The IRGC claimed that multiple oil-related sites associated with US interests in the region were set ablaze, though it did not provide independent verification or specific locations.

The development comes amid heightened tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel, with the situation increasingly raising fears of a broader regional conflict. In its statement, the IRGC warned that further attacks on Iran’s infrastructure would trigger more severe retaliation, potentially targeting additional energy assets belonging to its adversaries and their allies.

Iranian officials have maintained that they do not seek to escalate conflict into the economic domain, particularly where it could affect neighbouring countries. However, the latest remarks suggest a shift toward targeting energy infrastructure as part of military strategy. The claims also come against the backdrop of reports of ongoing hostilities, including missile and drone exchanges involving Iranian forces and US- and Israeli-linked targets in the region.

Independent verification of the IRGC’s claims remains limited, and there has been no immediate confirmation from US authorities regarding the reported strikes. Analysts warn that any sustained targeting of oil infrastructure could have significant implications for global energy markets, given the strategic importance of the Middle East in global oil supply chains.

The situation remains fluid, with observers closely monitoring developments for signs of further escalation or potential diplomatic intervention.

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