Iran warns Gulf oil exports at risk if neighbors back US economic pressure

Iran's chief security official, Mohsen Rezaei, has warned neighboring Gulf states against backing the United States in its economic campaign against Tehran, threatening to block oil exports if they do so. Rezaei declared that Iran would view any participation of these countries as hostile, labeling them as enemies. He emphasized Iran's reluctance to escalate the conflict, stating that they do not intend to widen the war.

However, Rezaei emphasized that if the surrounding nations collaborate with Washington in its economic pressure, Iran would target their interests. This includes halting oil shipments through the Arabian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, should their countries join the US in the economic conflict. Moreover, Rezaei affirmed that Iran would also disrupt other oil export routes originating from the Arabian Gulf.