New Delhi, : Iran’s Ambassador to India, Dr Iraj Elahi, issued a stern warning to Israel, stating that any strikes on Iranian oil sites would provoke a devastating retaliation from Iran.
He emphasised that the consequences of such actions would be “more harmful and painful” for Israel. The remarks by Elahi came after US President Joe Biden said he was “discussing” possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil sites in response to Tehran’s missile attack and how Iran will protect its assets in oil fields.
Speaking with ANI, Elahi said, “If Israel does this, it will face a new round of retaliation by Iran, which will be more harmful and more painful for Israel. Maybe, most of the installation and infrastructure of Israel will be damaged.” He further said that any attack on Iranian oil facilities would have negative consequences for the United States and the global energy market.
“If the Iranian oil facility is damaged, it will affect the whole energy market of the world. This will not be to the benefit of the US and many countries and stakeholders.
Regarding nuclear facilities, we believe some of our facilities are under mountains and no kind of bomb can damage it.” Notably, US President Joe Biden on Thursday had stated that he is “in discussion” about possible strikes on Iranian oil facilities. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Biden, when asked if he would support Israel striking Iran’s oil facilities, responded, “We’re in discussion of that. I think — I think that would be a little — anyway.”