Iran Threatens to Halt Regional Oil Exports if Its Infrastructure Is Attacked

Iranian officials warned that any future attacks on the country's infrastructure would trigger a response aimed at stopping oil exports across the region. Tehran also reaffirmed that the Strait of Hormuz will remain under strict control, raising fresh concerns over global energy security.

Iran Issues New Warning

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf declared that Tehran would respond aggressively if its oil exports or national infrastructure are targeted. In a post on X, Ghalibaf said the situation is now "either all or none," warning that if Iran is prevented from exporting oil, no other country in the region should expect to do so either.

"If our security is not guaranteed, then no infrastructure will be safe," Ghalibaf wrote.

Strait of Hormuz Remains a Flashpoint

Ghalibaf also stated that security in the Strait of Hormuz cannot be achieved while U.S. forces remain in the area. He added that Iran has repeatedly warned that conditions in the strategic waterway will not return to what they were before the conflict.

The comments come amid heightened tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy shipping routes. Reports also indicate that Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi terrorists have announced a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, raising additional concerns about disruptions in the Red Sea.

Iranian Military Escalates Threats

Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said in a statement that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and that all vessels seeking passage must follow designated shipping lanes and comply with Iran's announced transit procedures.

The military command further warned that if the United States carries out attacks against Iranian infrastructure, Iran would prevent "a single drop of oil" from being exported from the region. The statement added that regional oil, gas, electricity, and economic infrastructure could become military targets in response.

Growing Energy Security Concerns

The latest threats underscore the growing risk to global energy markets as tensions between Iran, the United States, and Iran-backed terrorist proxies continue to rise. Any prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz or the Red Sea could have significant consequences for international oil supplies and global shipping.