IRAN WARNS OIL BLOCKADE WILL CONTINUE UNTIL U.S AND ISRAEL END ATTACK
Iran has warned it will block oil shipments from the Middle East if military attacks by the United States and Israel continue, raising fears of major disruption to global energy supplies.
The warning came from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which said oil exports from the region would not be allowed if the strikes on Iran persist. In response, U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington would respond forcefully if Iran attempted to block shipments.
Trump also said U.S. strikes had caused significant damage to Iran’s military and predicted the conflict could end sooner than the four-week timeline he earlier mentioned.
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel’s goal is to remove Iran’s clerical leadership, calling on the Iranian people to reject what he described as oppressive rule.
Iran says the attacks have already killed more than 1,300 civilians, according to the country’s ambassador to the United Nations.
Tensions have also focused on the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route that carries about one-fifth of the world’s oil supply. Trump warned Iran against blocking tanker traffic there, saying the U.S. would respond with overwhelming force.
Energy giant Saudi Aramco warned that prolonged disruption in the strait could have “catastrophic consequences” for global oil markets.
Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araqchi, also said Tehran is unlikely to resume talks with Washington after the recent attacks, despite earlier diplomatic discussions.
The situation grew more complex after Mojtaba Khamenei was named successor to his father, Ali Khamenei, following his death. The move raised doubts about a quick end to the conflict.
Global markets have reacted sharply to the crisis. Oil prices surged before dropping again on Tuesday, while investors continue to watch developments closely as the conflict threatens both energy supplies and regional stability.
