U.S. Warns of Possible Iran-Linked Threats to Oil Infrastructure in Iraq

The United States Department of State warned that Iran and affiliated groups could be planning attacks on oil infrastructure owned by the United States in Iraq, amid rising regional tensions.

In a statement, the State Department said intelligence assessments indicate that Iran and allied factions may target U.S.-owned energy facilities in Iraq, raising concerns about the security of critical oil assets in the country.

The warning comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate, with regional security analysts warning that energy infrastructure could become a focal point of the confrontation.

Meanwhile, Donald Trump said the United States would slightly reduce its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, signaling a possible adjustment in energy policy amid the ongoing crisis.

Trump did not provide further details on the scale or timing of the reduction, but the move comes as global oil markets remain sensitive to developments in the Middle East and potential disruptions to supply.

The developments highlight growing concerns that escalating tensions involving Iran could threaten energy infrastructure and oil supply routes across the region, which remains a key hub for global energy production and exports.