Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Iran Warns US Over Oil Sales
Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, warned the US that if Iran cannot sell its oil, no one else will.
He said the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil ships, will not be the same as before the conflict.
This comes after US President Donald Trump threatened to target Iranian infrastructure if Iran attacks ships in the Strait.
Ghalibaf believes the security of the Strait depends on the absence of American forces.
Both sides are making strong statements to protect their interests in the region.
Iran's Parliament Speaker warns US over oil sales and Strait of Hormuz security.
Ghalibaf states if Iran cannot sell oil, no one will.
US threatens to target Iranian infrastructure if Tehran attacks ships.
Strait of Hormuz's security is tied to the absence of American forces.
Potential daily economic loss for Iran could be close to half a billion dollars.
- Who
- Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and US President Donald Trump
- What
- Warning and threat exchange over oil sales and Strait of Hormuz
- When
- July 23, 2026
- Where
- Iran and the Strait of Hormuz
- Why
- To assert control over oil sales and regional security
Iran's Stance
US Stance
Oil Sales and Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Stance
If Iran cannot sell oil, no one will; the Strait of Hormuz will not return to pre-war conditions without US forces.
US Stance
US threatens to target Iranian civilian infrastructure if Tehran attacks ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Speaker
- Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf
- US President
- Donald Trump
- Strait of Hormuz
- Strategic waterway for oil transport
- Potential Daily Loss
- Close to half a billion dollars
- Date
- July 23, 2026