Iran’s top official warns of oil crisis: ‘If we can’t sell, nobody will benefit’

A senior Iranian official has issued a stark warning about global oil supplies, claiming that attempts to prevent Iran from selling petroleum would harm everyone. Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf made the comments on Tuesday, stating that international sanctions on Iranian oil have been lifted and that Tehran is now selling crude at higher prices. The remarks appear designed to signal Iran’s willingness to disrupt global energy markets if faced with further economic pressure. Qalibaf also issued a more direct warning to the United States, saying ‘if America wants to fight, we too know how to fight very well’. The statement reflects escalating rhetoric between Iran and Western powers over oil exports and broader geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Iran has long used its vast oil reserves as both an economic lifeline and a potential weapon in international negotiations, with previous US administrations implementing crippling sanctions on the country’s energy sector.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.