Iran, US Vow Tit-For-Tat Attacks On Each Other, Threaten To Target Civilian Infrastructure
Iran, US Vow Tit-For-Tat Attacks On Each Other, Threaten To Target Civilian Infrastructure Published By, Last Updated: July 22, 2026, 22:19 IST US President Trump
Iran, US Vow Tit-For-Tat Attacks On Each Other, Threaten To Target Civilian Infrastructure Published By, Last Updated: July 22, 2026, 22:19 IST US President Trump threatened to strike one bridge or power plant for every ship attacked by Iran in Strait of Hormuz. This prompted Iran to counter the US threat with its own Iran and the US have now threatened to strike civilian infrastructure if theirs is attacked, escalating the tension in the war in West Asia. (Image source: Reuters) The escalation ladder in the war in West Asia is being climbed very fast by both sides – US and Iran. Both nations have now vowed to target civilian infrastructure in response to attacks on their territory and strategic assets. Iran has now issued a fresh warning that it will target key infrastructure across the region if the United States strikes similar assets inside Iranian territory.
According to Iran’s IRGC-affiliated Tasnim news agency, a military source said Tehran could hit bridges and energy facilities linked to US interests in retaliation. The warning comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to strike Iranian bridges or power plants for every ship targeted by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz. The exchange signals a dangerous escalation, with both sides widening the scope of potential targets beyond purely military sites. “Iran has an iron will to exercise sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz and will under no circumstances allow the Strait of Hormuz to once again become a source of threat against Iran," the source said. The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical global energy chokepoint, and any disruption there could have far-reaching consequences for international trade and oil supplies. The source also asserted that the United States “should have become fully convinced" over the past 10 days that “Iran strikes wherever it chooses," adding that “any potential gamble by Trump will once again end in his disgrace." The sharp rhetoric underlines the increasing risks to civilian and economic infrastructure in the region.
With both sides adopting a retaliatory posture, concerns are rising that the conflict could expand further, drawing in critical trade routes and energy networks into the line of fire. Earlier in the day, US President Donald Trump threatened to attack one bridge or power plant for every ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz that Iran attacks. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered Could this conflict disrupt global oil supplies? Yes, the conflict could disrupt global oil supplies. The Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of global oil passes, is a flashpoint. What are the potential economic impacts of these threats? The escalating conflict between the US and Iran threatens significant economic impacts, including worldwide economic disruption, rising fuel prices, and potential GDP contractions in Middle Eastern economies. Will other nations intervene to de-escalate tensions?
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