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His remarks came after US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed that Iran’s oil tanker fleet was vulnerable

Iran Warns US of Economic Retaliation Over Energy Infrastructure Threats

Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a stern warning to the United States on Monday regarding potential economic repercussions if the US targets Iranian energy infrastructure. He emphasized that any attacks on Iran’s oil and gas assets would lead to retaliatory actions against US interests in the region.

In a post on X, Ghalibaf highlighted the vulnerability of oil and gas infrastructure throughout the region, stating that US energy companies could also be at risk. “It’s simple: the oil and gas production chain here is sprawling, accessible, and exposed. American oil and gas companies across these waters and facilities share that exposure. Strike our assets and you get struck. We’ve already proven it. Ask the bases that are no longer viable,” he asserted.

This warning comes amid escalating tensions between Tehran and Washington, raising concerns about the stability of energy markets and regional security.

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Hegseth’s remarks followed US strikes on Iranian oil tankers, which Washington said were carried out in response to Iranian ballistic missile attacks on US warships. Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran would keep the waterway open if the US stopped threatening or attacking Iran. “Iran will commit to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open when the US neither threatens nor attacks Iran,” Rezaei told Iranian state broadcaster IRIB. Iran has also threatened to establish an “exclusion zone” outside the strait, adding another layer of uncertainty for energy markets and international shipping as tensions continue to mount.

W. decided so. His remarks came after US secretary of war Pete Hegseth claimed that Iran’s oil tanker fleet was vulnerable and warned Tehran against attacking American ships. “It’s simple: if Iran shoots at US ships, we will destroy (and sink) their oil tankers. All they have to do is not shoot at @USNavy. Iran’s oil tanker fleet is defenceless — Iran has no navy or air force. Our planes, ships & subs can strike them all in @CENTCOM & @USPACOM. The confrontation has also raised concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy supplies. Catch the latest World News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.