Iran has warned the United States that its energy interests in the Gulf could face retaliation if Washington launches further attacks against Iranian oil and gas infrastructure.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf issued the warning on social media on Monday, saying American oil and gas companies and facilities in the region were exposed to potential Iranian retaliation.
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Iran warned that U.S. energy interests in the Gulf could face retaliation.
The warning was issued by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.
Qalibaf said U.S. oil and gas assets in the region were exposed.
The warning followed after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had described Iran's tanker fleet as vulnerable.
Tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz.
The escalation has raised concerns about regional energy supplies and oil prices.
The warning followed after recent comments by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who described Iran's tanker fleet as vulnerable and warned that U.S. aircraft, ships and submarines could strike the vessels.
Qalibaf's warning comes amid heightened tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, a major route for global energy shipments.
The exchange of threats has increased concerns over further escalation and possible disruption to regional energy supplies. Oil prices have risen amid the continuing tensions and reduced flows through the region.
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Why This Matters
The warning raises the risk of further escalation between the United States and Iran and could have consequences for energy infrastructure and shipping in the Gulf. Any major disruption around the Strait of Hormuz could also affect global oil markets because the waterway is a critical route for international energy shipments.
