Iran Stands Firm Against Trump's Energy Threats
Iran issues strong warnings in response to U.S. President Trump's energy threats, vowing to continue its oil exports despite U.S. pressure.
Iran has issued a firm response to U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to disrupt the country's energy exports, warning that any attempt to block its oil shipments would lead to dire consequences for global energy markets. The warning comes as tensions between Iran and the U.S. continue to escalate following the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.
Mohammad Reza Aref, Iran's first vice president, stated that the country would continue its oil exports regardless of U.S. pressure, and that any disruption to its energy shipments would result in the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. Aref's comments underscore Iran's determination to maintain its economic and geopolitical influence in the region.
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