{"id":3617,"date":"2026-03-22T05:43:28","date_gmt":"2026-03-22T09:13:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bnnweb.com\/?p=3617"},"modified":"2026-03-22T05:43:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-22T09:13:28","slug":"iran-warns-of-strikes-on-us-energy-and-it-systems-if-its-fuel-sector-is-attacked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediapbn.com\/?p=3617","title":{"rendered":"Iran Warns of Strikes on US Energy and IT Systems if Its Fuel Sector Is Attacked"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/div>\n<div>Tehran (Iran), March 22, 2026 \u2014 Iran has issued a strong warning that it will retaliate against critical infrastructure of the United States and its regional allies if its own energy and fuel facilities come under attack, signalling a potential widening of the ongoing conflict.<\/div>\n<div>According to Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, the warning was delivered by Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for Iran\u2019s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>He stated that any strike on Iran\u2019s fuel infrastructure would trigger a broad response targeting not just military assets but also energy networks, information technology systems, and desalination facilities linked to the US and its allies.<\/div>\n<div>The statement underscores Tehran\u2019s readiness to expand the scope of confrontation beyond conventional battlefields into critical civilian and technological domains.<\/div>\n<div>The warning comes amid reports that the Pentagon is reviewing contingency plans for a possible escalation, including the deployment of ground forces to the region.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>As per CBS News, military officials have been preparing strategic options to ensure readiness as tensions continue to rise.<\/div>\n<div>US President Donald Trump, however, has publicly downplayed the possibility of deploying troops, stating that no such move is currently planned, while leaving room for future decisions.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>The White House has 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