Iran threatens US oil companies with strikes
AgenciesTehranIran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned of strikes against US energy companies following a threat from US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “des...
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has issued a stern warning to US energy companies, threatening strikes against their assets if they retaliate against Iranian tankers. He stated that Iran's oil and gas production chain is vast and exposed, making it a prime target for strikes. The message was accompanied by an image suggesting that the economic consequences for the US would be severe.
Ghalibaf emphasized that Iran's actions are entirely legal, citing self-defense under international law. The Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baghaei, reiterated that Iran's defensive measures, including potential strikes on US bases in the Middle East, are justified by ongoing naval blockades and economic warfare. Iran has successfully employed a new anti-ship missile against US Navy vessels in the Persian Gulf, highlighting the vulnerability of the US naval blockade.
General Mohsen Rezaee, secretary-general of Iran's National Security Council, revealed the successful deployment of a new anti-ship cruise missile, asserting that the Strait of Hormuz remains closed to international shipping. The US military reported that three Iranian oil tankers were disabled on Saturday, and the Revolutionary Guard Corps fired ballistic missiles at two US warships, according to CENTCOM.
The Iranian official dismissed the US claim that the Strait of Hormuz is now open, labeling it a falsehood.
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