'Strike our assets & you get struck': Iran threatens US energy assets in Gulf
Iran has threatened to retaliate against any new US attacks by targeting American oil and gas interests and energy infrastructure across the Gulf. This warning follows recent exchanges of strikes on shipping and increased Iranian restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz, pushing oil prices to near six-week highs.
Why it matters
The escalating tensions in the Gulf, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, pose a significant threat to global energy supplies and could trigger a broader regional conflict with severe economic and geopolitical repercussions.
Iran has threatened to retaliate against any new US attacks on its assets, warning that American oil and gas interests and energy infrastructure across the Gulf could be targeted as tensions escalate over the Strait of Hormuz."Strike our assets and you get struck," Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said after US and Iranian forces traded strikes on shipping over the weekend, pushing oil prices to near six-week highs on Monday, according to Reuters.The warning came amid growing concerns that the conflict could escalate further, with diplomatic efforts showing little progress towards restoring normal energy flows through the Gulf.Iran tightens restrictionsIran has tightened restrictions on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas supplies, since the war began with US and Israeli strikes on February 28.On Sunday, senior Iranian security official Mohsen Rezaei said Tehran would soon announce a new restricted zone in the…
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