Iran Threatens Regional Infrastructure Over Strait of Hormuz Dispute

Iran has threatened to attack infrastructure across the Middle East if its security is not guaranteed, according to Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf. The threat comes as Tehran awaits a formal response from Washington on a new plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Ghalibaf stated that no infrastructure in the region would be safe if Iran's security was not guaranteed, and that 'if we can't sell oil, no one else will'. This is a reference to the impact of Iranian blockades on global oil markets, which have already been affected by the conflict.

The US has dismissed Tehran's proposal to reopen the strait, but the Qatari intermediaries who presented ideas for a solution are expected to raise the matter with American officials again. The final US response is expected to be conveyed to Iran by tomorrow, according to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.