Iran threatens US regional assets if strikes escalate

Iran's military spokesperson Ebrahim Zolfaghari issued a direct warning on Friday: if the US attacks Iranian infrastructure, Iran will retaliate by destroying all US and Israeli-linked assets across the region, including sites in countries hosting American forces. He explicitly stated that nations with US military bases must force American troops to leave to avoid harm.

This follows repeated threats from former US President Donald Trump to destroy Iran's bridges, power plants, and energy infrastructure. The backdrop includes Trump's claim that US forces destroyed Iran's largest bridge, sharing footage of a partially collapsed suspension bridge between Tehran and Karaj. Iran has previously stated that destroying its bridges will not force surrender.

For Nigerians, this escalation risks significant global oil price volatility, potentially increasing fuel costs and transportation fares. Conflict in the Middle East typically disrupts crude supply chains, which directly impacts Nigeria's primary revenue source and domestic fuel prices.

The intelligence is clear: monitor global oil market reactions and local fuel price announcements. If prices surge sharply, anticipate higher transport and goods costs within weeks. This is not a distant conflict—it has a direct pipeline to your monthly budget through petrol, diesel, and kerosene prices. Consider budgeting flexibility for potential cost increases and track official Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) and Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR) statements for local impact assessments.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/04/03/war-well-destroy-us-regional-assets-if-strikes-escalate-iran-warns/