Iran's response to Trump's threats: threatens to mine the Persian Gulf in case of an attack on their energy facilities.

The Iranian Defense Council declared that an attack on the southern coast and Iranian islands will undermine maritime routes in the Persian Gulf, thus affecting ship access. This threat comes in the context of the U.S. considering the occupation or blockade of Kharg Island, Iran's main oil export hub, to exert pressure on Tehran regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran emphasized that any attack will lead to the deployment of naval mines, including floating mines, which will turn the Persian Gulf into a conflict zone similar to that of the Strait of Hormuz. The Council reminded that neutral states can only cross the Strait of Hormuz by coordinating with Iran, highlighting the complexity of the situation in the region.