Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesman for Iran’s military leadership, said that global oil prices would rise sharply if the United States continued its “military adventures” in the Middle East.
Zulfiqari wrote on the social media network “X”: “The United States government has proven time and time again that it only understands the language of force. Prepare for the oil price at $200.” He also stressed that as long as the United States continues its strikes, “there will be no agreement.”
US military commanders said on the night of May 26 that the United States carried out “defensive strikes” against southern Iran, including on boats that were trying to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz and on missile launch sites. At the same time, US Central Command confirmed that it continues to adhere to the ceasefire.
The United States and Iran agreed to a ceasefire as of April 7, and agreed to begin work on a final peace agreement. One of the main points that the two parties have not yet been able to agree on is shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz since the war began in late February. The United States, in turn, imposed a blockade on Iranian sea ports.
On May 24, several American media outlets reported, citing sources, that the United States and Iran had agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz, but had not yet signed the corresponding memorandum.
The Strait of Hormuz is a major route for oil supplies from the Middle East. The closure of the strait led to a sharp rise in global energy prices. The Iranian authorities had previously announced that oil prices would rise to $200 per barrel, but so far they are at $100.