Iran threatens to destroy all infrastructure in the region if its own is attacked

On July 16, 2026, Iran's military command warned it would retaliate against any attack on its infrastructure, following US President Donald Trump's comments on possibly targeting Iranian strategic installations. Iran conducted drone strikes on US military bases in Kuwait and Bahrain. The Revolutionary Guards threaten to destroy all regional infrastructure if theirs is attacked. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz is under strain: Iran claims it has closed it, while the US says it controls it and demands a 20% transit fee on cargo value.