Iran commander warns US threats on energy facilities could halt oil exports

Major General Ali Abdollahi, a senior commander in Iran's Khatam-al Anbiya Central Headquarters, has issued a stark warning regarding potential US military action against Iran's energy infrastructure. In a statement reported by Mehr News, Abdollahi denounced what he described as contradictory US behavior, noting that Washington speaks of agreements and negotiations while simultaneously engaging in hostile actions. He argued that this contradiction has become a main source of insecurity in the region and has endangered international trade and economic security, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abdollahi stated that US leaders continue to miscalculate due to a failure to properly understand the Iranian nation and the capabilities of Iran’s Armed Forces. He added that repeated falsehoods by Washington reflected that approach. The top commander further argued that media campaigns and propaganda would not enable the United States to conceal repeated defeats in confrontation with the Islamic Republic or obscure its role in escalating tensions.

He also warned that if the US launches further attacks against Iran, it would face a stronger response than before and that any renewed conflict could expand beyond current levels of regional insecurity. Referring to recent US threats against Iran’s oil infrastructure, the commander declared that oil and gas exports would either continue for everyone or become impossible for all. This statement underscores the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant portion of the world's oil passes.

According to Mehr News, Abdollahi's remarks come amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, with the US having recently threatened to target Iranian oil facilities. The commander's warning suggests that any such attack could lead to a broader disruption of global energy supplies, potentially affecting not only Iran's exports but also those of other regional producers. The report by Mehr News added that the commander emphasized Iran's readiness to defend its interests and respond decisively to any aggression.