• Iran warns of imminent strikes on major oil facilities in the Gulf region.
• Civilians and workers are urged to evacuate targeted areas immediately.
• The threats come in response to recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian energy sites.

Iran has issued urgent evacuation warnings for oil and gas facilities across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar, stating these sites will be "targeted in the coming hours," according to Iranian state media sources. Facilities mentioned include Saudi Arabia's SAMREF refinery and Jubail Petrochemical Complex, the UAE's Al Hosn Gas Field, and Qatar's Mesaieed Petrochemical Complex and Ras Laffan Refinery. The Iranian authorities have urged all citizens and employees to leave these areas immediately and move to a safe distance without delay, highlighting the serious nature of the threat, according to Reuters.

This warning follows recent airstrikes reportedly coordinated by Israel and the United States, which targeted Iran's South Pars gasfield, a major energy site for the country. Iranian officials have condemned these actions as aggressive and dangerous, asserting that they will respond to any strikes on their energy infrastructure. The IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) has reiterated that the Gulf states are on a “dangerous path” and are legitimate targets in retaliation for these military actions against Iran's infrastructure, as reported by Al Jazeera and AA.

The situation escalates as the ongoing military confrontations between Iran and the U.S.-Israeli coalition result in severe retaliatory measures from Iran, including missile strikes targeting regional states. Reports indicate that Iran has engaged in drone attacks against various locations, increasing tensions in the already volatile region. Observers have noted that these developments could significantly disrupt global energy markets, potentially aggravating prices amid growing concerns of wider conflict, as per Al Jazeera and AA.