Iran Warns No Oil Will Cross Hormuz As US Strikes Continue
US President Donald Trump said Iran had been hit “very hard” during the ninth consecutive night of US airstrikes on Iranian military targets. Early Monday, local media also reported explosions in several parts of Iran, underlining the growing intensity of the conflict. According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the strikes have targeted military infrastructure to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. In response, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that “not a single drop” of oil, gas, or petrochemical products would safely pass through the strategic waterway while US military operations continue.
The exchange has further heightened tensions in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. The latest exchange has pushed tensions in the Middle East to a new level. Any prolonged disruption could affect energy supplies, increase shipping risks, and add pressure to global oil markets.
US Expands Air Campaign as Iran Broadens Regional Response
The United States launched another round of airstrikes on Monday, extending its military campaign beyond southern Iran. Iranian state media reported explosions in Tabriz, Chabahar, Konarak, Bandar Mahshahr, and Bandar Imam Khomeini, although officials have not confirmed casualty figures or the full extent of the damage. Washington said the strikes targeted military infrastructure linked to missile systems, drone operations, and maritime capabilities. The latest operation followed the death of another US service member in northern Iraq, who was killed while carrying out the controlled detonation of a downed Iranian drone.
Meanwhile, the conflict continued to spread across the Gulf region. US allies reported a fresh wave of security threats after the overnight strikes. Kuwaiti officials said a power generation and desalination plant came under attack for the second consecutive day, while Jordan and Bahrain reported that their air defence systems intercepted incoming aerial threats. Bahrain also activated missile warning sirens, and the US Embassy in Manama urged American citizens to remain vigilant. Iran claimed it had targeted US military positions in Kuwait and US aircraft near Jordan, further raising regional tensions. As military activity expands across multiple countries, concerns continue to grow that the conflict could widen beyond the United States and Iran, increasing risks for regional stability and international security.
Shipping Disruptions and Oil Prices Reflect Growing Market Anxiety
The military escalation has already affected commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. LSEG data showed that only four vessels passed through the waterway on Sunday, compared with eight the previous day. The sharp decline suggests that shipping companies are becoming increasingly cautious as security risks grow in one of the world’s busiest energy corridors. A maritime agency also reported a vessel on fire near the Omani coast, although authorities have not confirmed the cause.
Energy markets reacted quickly to the disruption. LNG carriers have largely stopped transiting the corridor, while only a limited number of oil tankers have entered the region in recent days. As supply concerns intensified, Brent crude climbed above $90 a barrel and briefly traded above $91. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Iran of using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage and urged other countries to help protect international shipping. With military operations continuing, traders remain focused on whether the conflict will further disrupt one of the world’s most critical oil routes.
Web Resources on Iran Warns No Oil Will Cross Hormuz
1. CNN.com : US begins ninth night of strikes, Iran claims new wave of missiles launched.
2. Reuters.com : Iran and US widen attacks, raising fears for Gulf shipping and water supplies.
3. Guardian.com : Iran vows not a ‘single drop’ of oil or gas will pass strait of Hormuz as US carries out ninth night of strikes.