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On March 11, 2026, an Iranian military spokesperson warned that oil tankers linked to the United States and Zionist entities transiting the Strait of Hormuz would be considered legitimate targets, adding that oil prices could soar to $200 per barrel if war escalates in the region.

Iran's Strait of Hormuz Warning

Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesperson for the Iranian Armed Forces Command, announced on March 11, 2026, that he has repeatedly warned U.S. President Donald Trump and the Mossad organization. He emphasized that while an adversary might start a war, its conclusion would be determined by Iran. He specifically mentioned Mossad as the force behind "Zionist child killers," expressing strong hostility.

Zolfaghari stated that the Iranian military holds dominance over the Strait of Hormuz and therefore has no need to close it. However, he added that a blockade of the strait would be a consequence of circumstances imposed by the United States and Zionist forces on nations worldwide.

Warning of $200 Oil Prices and Designation of Target Vessels

Iran vowed that it would not allow a single liter of oil beneficial to the United States, the Zionist regime, or their partners to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. It explicitly stated that any vessel carrying cargo or oil for the United States, the Zionist regime, or their hostile partners would be considered a legitimate target for Iran.

Zolfaghari warned that the United States would not be able to artificially keep oil and energy prices low through "artificial economic life support." He further cautioned that if war escalates in the region, oil prices should be expected to reach $200 per barrel. He pointed out that oil prices fluctuate according to the level of security in the region, and the United States is the cause of that instability.

*Source: YouTube: Middle East Eye (2026-03-11)*

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