Qalibaf: US Energy Assets in Gulf Exposed to Iranian Retaliation
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf issued a warning to the US on Monday, stating that American energy assets in the Gulf and around the Strait of Hormuz could face retaliation from Iran if Washington attacks Tehran's oil and gas infrastructure.
Qalibaf emphasized that these assets are 'sprawling, accessible, and exposed', making them vulnerable to Iranian counterattacks. He reminded the US that his country has already demonstrated its capability for such strikes, referencing past incidents where American bases were targeted.
The warning comes amid escalating tensions between Iran and the US, with both sides issuing threats against each other's assets. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial waterway for global oil trade, and any disruptions to its flow could have significant economic implications.