Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have said the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until the United States stops what Tehran describes as military aggression, while also warning that other regional oil and gas export routes could be at risk if the conflict continues.
The latest statement comes as fighting between Iran and the United States, which began in late February, continues to raise concerns over energy security and global fuel supplies.
The Strait of Hormuz remains one of the world’s most important energy corridors, carrying a significant share of internationally traded crude oil and liquefied natural gas from Gulf producers to global markets.
According to statements broadcast by Iranian state television, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said it had launched attacks on US military facilities in Bahrain and Kuwait in response to American strikes on Iranian territory.
In a separate statement, the IRGC said its military operations would continue and that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington ends its military campaign against Iran.
The Guards also warned that disruption could extend beyond the strategic waterway.
They said any maritime routes serving the interests of the United States and its allies could become potential targets, although they did not identify specific shipping lanes or export routes.
The statement added that energy exports from the Gulf should either remain accessible to all countries or to none, signalling Iran’s position that regional energy flows cannot continue normally while it remains under military pressure.
The warning is likely to deepen concerns across global energy markets, where traders are closely monitoring developments in the Gulf. Any prolonged disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could affect crude oil and natural gas supplies, potentially increasing transport costs and adding further pressure to international energy prices.
US officials have consistently dismissed Iranian claims that Tehran can control access through the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington has maintained that international shipping routes remain open and has repeatedly stated its commitment to safeguarding freedom of navigation in the region.
The situation remains highly fluid, with governments and energy markets watching closely for any further military escalation that could affect one of the world’s most strategically important energy transit routes.
