Iran's central command has issued a stark warning that any entity providing support to the US military constitutes a legitimate target.
The statement, reported by multiple international outlets including Belgian broadcaster Bt, marks a significant broadening of Tehran's threat posture beyond direct military engagements to encompass logistical and financial enablers of American forces in the region.
The declaration arrives against a backdrop of heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iran's armed forces have previously vowed a "decisive and crushing" response to unauthorized US interference.
By explicitly targeting support structures, the central command is signaling an intent to disrupt the broader operational footprint of US forces, potentially affecting supply chains, intelligence networks, and allied cooperation in the Gulf.
Markets are reacting to the widened scope of potential conflict.
Energy traders are closely monitoring shipping insurance rates and tanker movements through the Strait, with Brent crude prices reflecting the persistent risk of disruption.