伊朗议长重申霍尔木兹海峡不会恢复至战前状态 – 东方财富

Iran has threatened to block the Strait of Hormuz to all oil tankers if the country is prevented from selling its own petroleum, according to statements from the Iranian parliament and military sources. The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament asserted on July 22, 2026, that the maritime corridor will not return to its pre-war status, signaling a long-term shift in Iran’s strategic approach to the waterway.

The Strait of Hormuz is the world’s most important oil transit chokepoint, connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. According to reports from East Money and Sina Finance, Iranian officials have linked the continued flow of global oil through the strait directly to Iran’s ability to export its own energy resources.

Iranian Parliament Threats to Oil Exports

The Speaker of the Iranian Parliament stated that if Iran is unable to sell its oil, other nations should not expect to sell theirs. This position is framed as a response to international pressures and sanctions affecting Tehran’s energy sector. According to reports from East Money, the Speaker reiterated that the security and operational status of the Strait of Hormuz will not revert to the conditions that existed before the current conflict period.

Further warnings attributed to Iranian officials indicate a total blockade of the waterway. According to Observer, the Iranian side warned the United States that not a single drop of oil would flow out of the region if current pressures persist.

Military Response and Infrastructure Targets

The escalation extends beyond maritime transit to potential kinetic strikes on land. According to military sources cited by Phoenix Net, Iran has warned the United States that any attacks on Iranian bridges or power stations will be met with equivalent strikes. This indicates a strategy of symmetric retaliation targeting critical infrastructure.

The military posture suggests that Iran views its infrastructure and its control over the Strait of Hormuz as interconnected leverage points in its standoff with the U.S. and its allies.

Global Energy Market Impacts

The potential for a blockade has raised concerns regarding a sharp increase in global energy prices. According to NetEase, the instability in both the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el-Mandeb strait has created a shadow of oil prices potentially reaching 200 USD per barrel.

The Bab el-Mandeb strait, located between Yemen and Djibouti, serves as the southern gateway to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. Combined with the threats in Hormuz, these two chokepoints represent a significant vulnerability for global energy security, particularly for Asian economies dependent on Middle Eastern crude.

Reports from NetEase indicate that China has responded to these volatility risks by deploying its own energy strategies to mitigate the impact of a potential supply shock in the region.