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A map showing strategic infrastructure locations in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait is on the desk of the Iranian Armed Forces, according to Iranian media reports.
The Iran-based Hamshahri news website reported assessments from an unnamed Iranian official on the issue.
According to the report, the official said that in the event of a hostile move, several strategic energy and infrastructure sites in the Gulf region could be targeted.
“In the event of a hostile move, the Kuwait-Saudi Arabia joint oil zone, the Wafra and Burgan oil fields, the Al-Zour and Shuaiba power plants, and other strategic infrastructure are on the list of retaliation targets,” the statement said.
The report said Iran is prepared to respond to any strategic attack that may come from the United States or Israel.
Meanwhile, Gulf countries and Jordan on Wednesday strongly condemned Iranian attacks as a “flagrant violation” of their sovereignty and territorial integrity, affirming their right to self-defense.
In a joint statement, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Jordan said attacks carried out by Iran or its proxies constitute “a violation of international law, international humanitarian law, and the United Nations Charter.”
The countries specifically cited attacks launched by Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq as “a breach of international laws and conventions,” and “a blatant violation” of U.N. Security Council Resolution 2817, which demands Iran cease all assaults and threats against neighboring countries.
The statement called on the Iraqi government to take “the necessary measures” to halt attacks by armed groups against neighboring countries “in order to preserve fraternal relations and prevent further escalation.”
The signatories reaffirmed their full right to self-defense “against these criminal attacks,” and said they would take all necessary measures “to preserve their sovereignty, security, and stability.”
They also condemned activities “that undermine the security and stability of the region's countries, planned by sleeper cells loyal to Iran and terrorist organizations linked to Hezbollah.”
Regional escalation has continued since the United States and Israel launched a joint offensive on Iran on Feb. 28, which has so far killed more than 1,340 people, including then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Tehran has retaliated with drone and missile strikes targeting Israel as well as Jordan, Iraq and Gulf countries hosting U.S. military assets, causing casualties and damage to infrastructure while disrupting global markets and aviation.
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