On March 12, speaking on Iranian National Television, a representative of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Command of the Iranian army sent a direct message to the US and its allies. The Iranian side affirmed that any military action aimed at the seaport system or energy infrastructure of the Islamic Republic of Iran would trigger a strong response scenario throughout the region.
Khatam al-Anbiya is currently the supreme strategic command agency of the Iranian army, responsible for coordinating large-scale defense operations. Therefore, observers believe that this is not only a diplomatic threat but also an official military message from the Tehran government.
This warning appeared immediately after the US announced plans to establish an international alliance to patrol and escort oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s public targeting of “the entire regional energy infrastructure” shows that it is ready to use chain damage tactics. This directly threatens US strategic partners in the Gulf region such as Saudi Arabia or the UAE. If a conflict breaks out, oil supplies from the Middle East could be completely disrupted, pushing the world economy into a serious crisis.
Geopolitical experts assess this as an effort by the Islamic Republic of Iran to establish a “deterrent balance”. By placing Western oil and gas assets in sight, Iran wants to force the US to carefully consider the price of a direct military confrontation. This escalation of rhetoric is pushing the Gulf into the most risky tense period in decades.
Immediately after the announcement of the Iranian military, the world energy market recorded major price fluctuations. International oil and gas corporations and shipping lines are urgently tightening maritime security measures.