# Iran warns against ‘flames of war’ amid US strike threats on energy sites

https://mins.news/en/item/11761

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-01 12:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/1/iran-warns-against-fire-of-war-amid-us-strike-threats-on-energy-sites?traffic_source=rss

> Iran has warned against igniting what it calls the “flames of war.” Iranian media says a retaliation plan is ready after US media reports suggested that attacks on civilian sites could be imminent. The reported US threats concern energy facilities. The warnings point to a sharp rise in tensions between Tehran and Washington.

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