Iraq's Foreign Minister Abbas Iraqi said that Iran will retaliate in kind against any attack on its national infrastructure [1].
The warning follows threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to target Iranian assets, specifically including ships located in the Strait of Hormuz [1]. This escalation heightens tensions in a critical maritime corridor where global oil shipments are concentrated.
In a statement posted on X, formerly Twitter, the Foreign Minister outlined a defensive posture centered on reciprocity [1]. He said that any aggression against Iran would meet a decisive response [1].
"Our defensive doctrine is clear: an eye for an eye," Iraqi said [1]. "Any aggression against Iran, including against our infrastructure, will call for a strong and decisive response" [1].
The focus on the Strait of Hormuz is particularly significant given the region's economic importance. Any direct military engagement involving shipping vessels could disrupt international trade, and energy markets [1].
Iraqi's public statement serves as a signal of Iranian resolve and an attempt to deter the U.S. from executing the threats made by President Trump [1]. The Iraqi official linked the potential for a "strong and decisive" reaction directly to the targeting of infrastructure [1].
“Our defensive doctrine is clear: an eye for an eye.”
The involvement of the Iraqi Foreign Minister in conveying this warning suggests a coordinated regional effort to deter US military action. By explicitly mentioning the Strait of Hormuz, the warning highlights the specific vulnerability of global energy supplies, signaling that a US strike on Iranian infrastructure could lead to a symmetric response that destabilizes one of the world's most vital shipping lanes.
