Iran Determined to Retaliate Against US; Strait of Hormuz and Energy Facilities Targeted
要点
- Iran Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf warned of retaliation if US assets are attacked and stated US energy facilities are defenseless.
- Iran announced plans to establish a new restricted zone and transit corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.
- US struck three Iranian oil tankers last weekend; oil prices hit a six-week high.
- Vessel traffic in the Strait of Hormuz dropped to 10 ships per day, significantly impacting global oil supply.
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated that a harsh response would be given if the US launches new attacks on Iranian assets. Ghalibaf emphasized that the region's oil and gas production chain is "widespread, accessible, and defenseless," and that US energy companies share this risk. Iran's top security official Mohsen Rezaee announced plans for a new restricted zone and transit corridor in the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command confirmed on Saturday that it struck three Iranian oil tankers near Iran's main oil export terminal, Kharg Island. Following these developments and Iran's restriction of Strait traffic, Brent crude prices rose to their highest level since July, reaching $97.93. The number of vessels transiting the Strait over the last 10 days dropped to a daily average of 10, falling to its lowest level since May.
US sanctions and the oil blockade continue to squeeze the Iranian economy; Ghalibaf stated that alongside the military front, production and the people's livelihood are the main fields of struggle. The UAE is building alternative routes to prevent energy export routes from being affected by the war. Rising fuel prices in the US are also negatively affecting Trump's popularity ahead of the November congressional elections.
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常见问题
- Why is Iran threatening to attack the US?
- Iran is determined to retaliate due to 'Operation Epic Wrath' launched by the US and Israel on February 28 and the recent tanker attacks.
- How did the situation in the Strait of Hormuz affect oil prices?
- The number of ships passing through the Strait dropped to 10 per day, Brent crude rose to $97.93 and pulled back to $96.19.
- Why are US energy companies at risk?
- Iranian officials state that the region's oil and gas production chain is 'open and defenseless' and that US companies share this risk.