In an interview with CBS, Michael Waltz was asked about the possibility of ruling out an attack on the Bushehr nuclear power plant. He replied that he would not “take any option off the table”, especially in a public debate.
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However, he added that witha plant with a capacity of 1 GW is not the largest energy facility in Iran, pointing to the gas power plant near Tehran, whose capacity is over 2.8 GW.
The ambassador noted the significant role of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in controlling critical infrastructure in Iran.
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“The IRGC, designated a terrorist organization, influences many key sectors of the economy and government institutions,” Waltz said. As he pointed out, weakening Iran's military and industrial potential remains one of Washington's key goals.
Asked about the risk of violating international law, including a possible threat to civilian infrastructure such as seawater desalination plants, Waltz assured that Only facilities supporting military operations will be targeted. However, he added that Iranian authorities are deliberately using civilian infrastructure as cover, which further complicates the situation.
“When a regime uses its infrastructure not only to repress its citizens, but also to attack its neighbors and violate UN sanctions, these facilities become legitimate targets,” he explained.
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Waltz's statements came a day after President Donald Trump threatened Iran with attacks on power plantsif the authorities in Tehran do not open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. In response Iran announced retaliation that would cover infrastructure in the entire region.
