Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Warns It Will Halt Middle East Oil Exports If US, Israel Attacks Continue
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has warned that it will not allow even a single liter of oil to be exported from the Middle East as long as attacks by the United States and Israel continue. The statement, issued on Tuesday, signals a sharp escalation in rhetoric amid the intensifying conflict involving Iran, Washington, and its regional allies.
The warning came as US President Donald Trump said Iran would face even stronger military action if oil exports from the Middle East were blocked. His remarks underscored growing tensions over the possibility of disruptions to global energy supplies through the strategic Gulf shipping routes.
Trump said on Monday that the United States had inflicted significant damage on Iranian military forces during recent strikes. He added that the conflict could end sooner than the four weeks he had previously predicted, suggesting Washington believes its military pressure is weakening Tehran’s capabilities.
Israel has said its war objective is the overthrow of Iran’s ruling system, while American officials insist Washington’s primary aim is the destruction of Iran’s missile capabilities and its nuclear program. The differing goals highlight the complex strategic calculations among the allies confronting Tehran.
The Strait of Hormuz, through which a large portion of the world’s oil shipments passes, has repeatedly been at the center of tensions between Iran and Western powers. Any disruption to traffic through the narrow waterway could have major consequences for global energy markets and international trade.
Iran has previously threatened to block the strait during periods of heightened confrontation with the United States and its allies. Such threats have historically triggered concerns about energy security and prompted increased military presence in the Gulf region.
Trump has warned that if Iran attempts to keep the Strait of Hormuz closed, the United States would intensify its military strikes. Analysts say such a move could significantly widen the conflict and increase the risk of a broader regional war.
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