Iran Threatens to Block Regional Oil Exports if U.S. Strikes

Iran has warned that it will halt oil shipments from the entire region and respond with equal force if the United States attacks its energy infrastructure. The statement, issued by an Iranian military official, signals a major escalation in rhetoric between the two countries. Under the threat, any U.S. strike on Iranian oil facilities would trigger a reciprocal attack on American targets and a blockade of crude exports from neighboring states. The warning comes amid rising tensions over Iran’s nuclear program and U.S. sanctions. No specific U.S. action has been announced, but the threat raises the risk of supply disruptions in global oil markets.