The president of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, warned this Saturday that his country will respond forcefully to attacks by Israel and the United States against strategic Iranian infrastructure, following the bombings recorded on Friday on two of its main industrial complexes.
Tehran raises the tone after the attacks
In a message disseminated on the social network X, the Iranian leader stressed that Iran does not act preventively, but made it clear that it will react to any aggression.
“We have reiterated on multiple occasions that Iran does not carry out preemptive attacks, but we will respond firmly to the criminal enemy in the face of any attack against infrastructure and economic centers,” he stated.
We have said many times that Iran doesn't carry out preemptive attacks, but we will retaliate strongly if our infrastructure or economic centers are targeted.
— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) March 28, 2026
To the countries of the region:
If you want development and security, don't let our enemies run the war from your lands.
Warning to the countries of the region
Pezeshkian also launched a direct message to the countries of the Middle East, whom he urged to not allow the use of their territories as a base for military operations against Iran.
"If you seek development and security, do not allow our enemies to direct the war from your territories," he pointed out, in an attempt to pressure Washington and Tel Aviv's regional allies.
Bombings against the steel industry
The statements come after the coordinated attacks by Israel and the United States against the steel mills of Mobarakeh and Khuzestan, considered the two largest in the country and located in central and western Iran.
These bombings represent a direct blow to Iranian industrial capacity and mark a new step in the escalation of the conflict, by targeting not only military objectives, but also against key economic infrastructures.