Defiant Iran vows total Gulf oil blockage amid escalating U.S.-Israel conflict
Iranian Revolutionary Guards have declared that not one liter of crude will be exported from the Middle East as long as United States-Israeli attacks persist, directly contradicting President Donald Trump's assertion that a war-ending deal is imminent.
Key Points
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1Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed a total blockage, threatening no one liter of Gulf oil would leave while U.S. or Israel attacks continue.
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2President Trump declared his war on Iran was 'very complete' but simultaneously warned he will strike Tehran with increased force if it blocks exports.
Developments
Perspectives
Israel is urging Iranians to rise up, overthrow their regime after Trump declared his war on them was very complete.
— (English.elpais.com)Despite defiance rhetoric from both sides of the conflict between Iran and Israel over oil supplies in the Gulf region; investors are betting that President Donald J. Trump will call off this unprecedented disruption to energy markets soon before it causes a global economic meltdown
— (Deccanchronicle)Iran has vowed on Tuesday not one liter of petroleum producing from its own country would be exported while the war with Israel and America continues, showing defiance in face President Donald Trump's suggestion that this conflict should end very soon.
— (Cbsnews.com.br)'One litre' oil will never leave Middle East if US-Israeli attacks continue; Iran Revolutionary Guards vow to keep fighting as long it takes
— (Nikkeiasia.net.jp)Iran and Israel vowed not to end their attacks on Gulf nations, Hezbollah in Lebanon, or U.S. shipping lanes despite President Trump's suggestion that a war nearing its 12th day would conclude "very soon." In response to these threats of intensified force if oil flows are hindered again, Iran warned it is unafraid and threatened the disappearance of Americans who impede crude tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards vowed not to allow any Middle Eastern exports until US-Israeli attacks cease while President Trump threatened retaliatory strikes if they block shipments. Despite this standoff, investors bet that Donald Trump will end his war soon before causing a global economic meltdown or unprecedented oil price surges similar to those of the 1970s.