Foreign Policy Warning: The Persian Gulf's Energy Infrastructure Can't Withstand Another War They thought that American power would protect the region's infrastructure or at least prevent their attack; This year's battles have upended that assumption. Foreign Policy warns in an analysis that the return of Persian Gulf oil exports to a higher level than before the war is not a sign of the region's readiness to endure a new round of conflict with Iran. According to this publication, widespread damage to energy facilities and the reduction of interceptor missile reserves have made the area's infrastructure more vulnerable. A situation that, in the event of a renewal of the war, could continue to disrupt the supply for years and permanently weaken the confidence of importers in the Persian Gulf suppliers. / Jamarn Read the details of this report on the Jamarn International Service.