Top Iran official threatens attacks on tankers through Strait of Hormuz

Top Iran Official Threatens Attacks on Tankers

A senior Iranian military official has issued a stark warning to ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, threatening potential attacks that could disrupt global oil supplies.

Ebrahim Jabari, an adviser to the commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, made the threat on Monday. His comments come amid heightened tensions between Iran and Western nations following recent airstrikes attributed to Israel and the US.

Shipping companies have largely ceased operations in the strait since the attacks began, with a tanker flying the US maritime flag being attacked in Bahrain earlier this week. This incident has further fueled concerns about regional instability and the potential for prolonged disruptions in global oil trade.

Iran had previously stated its intention to close the strait, though some vessels have managed to pass through in the immediate aftermath of the attacks. However, the significant drop in tanker traffic through the strait is raising alarms among analysts and policymakers, who fear that global oil and gas supplies could be severely impacted.