Iran’s Ghalibaf Warns Regional Oil Exports At Risk Without Security Guarantees
Ghalibaf links regional security to Iran’s ability to sell oil.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Tuesday warned that regional infrastructure would not remain safe if Iran's security was not guaranteed. Speaking during an open parliamentary session in Tehran, he said that if Iran were prevented from selling its oil, other countries in the region would also face restrictions on their ability to sell oil, according to the material provided.
Ghalibaf also warned that any act of aggression against Iran would receive what he described as a severe, swift and precise response. Addressing US officials, he said Iran would not be deterred by threats, rhetoric or measures aimed at restricting the country. He also rejected US statements concerning the Strait of Hormuz.
The remarks come as Iran and the United States remain engaged in conflict, while Qatar and Pakistan are involved in efforts to broker an agreement. According to the supplied material, Iran wants discussions to address the Strait of Hormuz and the US naval blockade, while Washington is seeking concessions from Tehran over its nuclear programme.
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The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and is a major route for global oil shipments. Any disruption involving the waterway or energy infrastructure in the Gulf could have wider implications for oil supplies and markets. Ghalibaf's comments therefore come amid continued concerns surrounding the security of the strategically important passage.
During the parliamentary session, Ghalibaf also honoured those killed during the Iran-Iraq War from 1980 to 1988, a conflict referred to in Iran as the Sacred Defence. He also paid tribute to former Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah on the second anniversary of his death, describing his role in the development of Hezbollah's military capabilities.
Ghalibaf further argued that the removal of resistance commanders had not ended Hezbollah's presence in Lebanon. He said the organisation was based on a broader structure rather than a single individual. The statements were made by Iran's parliament speaker and, as noted in the supplied material, have not been independently verified.
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