Iran vows massive strikes if oil infrastructure ‘explodes’ from US blockade

Published April 26, 2026 11:22pm ET | Updated April 27, 2026 7:45am ET



Iran has threatened to resume strikes on oil facilities in the region if any of its oil infrastructure “explodes” due to the U.S blockade on its ports.

President Donald Trump claimed earlier on Sunday that Iran has just three days before its oil lines explode, as Tehran is producing far more than it can store and can’t send the oil anywhere because of the blockade.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.