Speaking to MS Now on Friday, Araghchi addressed the US bombardment of Kharg Island’s key oil terminal and President Trump’s ominous warning about crippling the site’s infrastructure should Hormuz shipping falter. He reiterated the Iranian military’s position: retaliation would target any US-owned or co-owned power plants and energy installations across the region.

The minister accused the UAE of hosting the launch points for the assaults, labeling the tactic perilous due to nearby civilian populations. Iran promises a measured response, steering clear of crowded zones while ensuring accountability.

Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya headquarters amplified the threat, with spokesman Ibrahim Zolfaghari declaring via IRNA that US-affiliated oil, economic, and energy assets face total annihilation in reprisal.

Navigational freedom in the Strait of Hormuz holds for non-hostile vessels, Araghchi affirmed, even as caution deters some traffic—yet tankers keep flowing steadily.

Kharg’s oil shipments remain robust post-attack. Deputy Governor Ehsan Jahanian of Bushehr reported damage to military sites and the airfield but confirmed no lives lost and business as usual for commerce.

The backdrop includes February 28’s devastating Israel-US raids on Iranian urban centers, claiming Supreme Leader Khamenei, top generals, and 1,300-plus civilians. Iran’s drone and missile barrage since has hammered enemy positions throughout the region.