Iran Claims to Have Developed a List of Retaliation Targets Against the US and Its Allies

April 23 (local time) — Iranian sources report that amid diplomatic setbacks and a lack of trust in negotiations, Iran has drawn up a list of targets for potential responses to U.S. and allied military actions, guided by the principles of "reciprocal response" and "offensive deterrence." The list outlines multiple retaliatory scenarios for different situations: - If an Iranian power plant is attacked, Iran will strike power plants in Israel and other U.S. allies using missiles and drones. - If Iranian oil and gas facilities are targeted, Iran will retaliate against key oil and gas facilities of Israel and U.S. allies, aiming to cut global daily oil production by 25 million barrels within a year. - If an Iranian military or political figure is assassinated, Iran will target information technology and artificial intelligence centers in the relevant countries. - If Iran’s territorial sovereignty is violated (e.g., occupation of islands or ports), Iran will launch joint strikes with ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones against aircraft carriers and attack helicopters of the countries involved. - If a maritime blockade against Iran continues or escalates, Iran will block the Strait of Hormuz; if necessary, it will lay massive mines to fully seal the strait and cut off all oil export pipelines. - If U.S. forces launch a ground invasion of Iran using regional bases, Iran will coordinate ground warfare with Resistance Front forces and local armed groups in the host countries, relying on local civilians to help capture U.S. troops. Iran may also conduct raid operations against U.S. interests outside the region. (CCTV News)