Iran has warned that it may block oil shipments passing through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz if those shipments are destined to benefit the United States, Israel, or their allies.
The warning was delivered on Wednesday by Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesperson for Tehran’s Khatam al-Anbiya military command headquarters.
His statement reflects rising tensions in the Middle East and signals that Iran could take measures that might disrupt global energy supplies if the conflict in the region continues to escalate.
According to Zolfaqari, Iran would not permit oil shipments through the narrow waterway if they are intended to support the United States, Israel, or countries aligned with them.
He issued a strong warning about the potential consequences of such actions, stressing that vessels transporting oil for those countries could be targeted.
“And let us firmly reiterate that we will never allow even a single litre of oil to pass through the Strait of Hormuz for the benefit of the US, the Zionists, and their partners,” he said.
He added that Iran would regard ships carrying oil to these countries as valid military targets if tensions continue to rise.
“Any vessel or oil shipment intended for America, the Zionist regime, or their hostile allies will be a legitimate target for us,” he said.
Zolfaqari also criticised what he described as attempts by Washington and its allies to operate through other countries in the region.
He suggested that such strategies would no longer be effective.
“Your strategy of hiding behind Iran’s neighbouring countries and the Muslims of the West Asia region, and even the world, has expired,” he said.
Beyond the security threat, Zolfaqari also warned of the economic consequences of escalating conflict in the region, particularly for global oil markets.
He predicted that further instability could cause a sharp spike in crude oil prices.
“With the expansion of war in the region, we have announced that you should prepare for $200 per barrel because the price of oil depends on security in the region, and you are the source of insecurity,” he said.
His remarks came just a day after the United States cautioned Iran against interfering with international oil supply routes, highlighting growing concern that tensions around the Strait of Hormuz — one of the world’s most important oil transit routes — could disrupt global energy markets and affect economies worldwide….See More
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