Iran vows to fight on and block all Gulf oil
Why it matters: Gulf oil disruption threatens global markets and could ignite broader geopolitical instability.
- Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it will prevent any oil export from the Gulf to hostile forces, signaling a hardening of its war posture.
- President Donald Trump declares the war will be ended soon but threatens massive bombing if Iran continues to interfere with oil exports.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu predicts a prolonged conflict and urges the Iranian people to overthrow their government.
- Egypt raises fuel prices by up to 30%, showing domestic fallout from the oil market turmoil.
- Pakistan pledges naval escorts for commercial shipping, highlighting regional security concerns over the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard vows to block all Gulf oil exports as its war with the U.S. and Israel drags on, directly challenging President Trump’s claim the conflict will end soon. Meanwhile, regional players scramble—Egypt hikes fuel prices, Pakistan offers naval escorts, and Israel pushes for regime change—amplifying global energy and geopolitical stakes.
