Iran has warned it will carry out retaliatory attacks on oil facilities in countries around the Gulf after Israel bombed at least five energy sites near Tehran.
The attacks caused thick black smoke to cover the city and have raised concerns that the conflict could lead to major disruptions in the global economy.
A spokesperson for Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, IRGC, said on Sunday, “If you can handle oil prices above $200 per barrel, keep playing this game.”
The United States tried to ease worries in the markets because oil prices were going up, by saying they would not attack Iran’s energy systems.
On Sunday, fireballs and heavy smoke columns appeared over Tehran following Israeli airstrikes on four storage sites.
Iran’s oil distribution company reported that four workers were killed. A thick dark haze covered the city, and the air smelled like burning oil.
Explosions in the nearby city of Karaj, which is close to the capital, were heard throughout the area and caused heavy smoke to cover the region.
A representative from the IRGC stated that Iran will take action if the attacks on energy facilities keep happening.
State media reported the spokesperson accusing the US and Israel of attacking civilians and places where fuel is stored.
“The Gulf countries should make them stop, or else similar actions will happen in the region,” Iran warned.
War: Oil prices will rise above $200 per barrel – Iran warns US, Israel
