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Iran has issued a stark warning that it could disrupt global oil and gas supplies for years, dramatically escalating fears of a prolonged energy crisis tied to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
What Iran has said
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned that if the United States or its allies strike Iranian civilian infrastructure, Tehran will retaliate by targeting energy systems.
• The IRGC said it would “damage the infrastructure of America and its partners”, depriving them of oil and gas supplies “for years”
• It also signalled that future retaliation could extend beyond the region, raising the risk of wider global disruption
Why this matters globally
The threat is serious because of Iran’s position in global energy routes:
• The Strait of Hormuz, which Iran effectively controls, carries about 20% of the world’s oil and gas supply
• Disruptions there have already reduced shipping dramatically and pushed prices sharply higher
• Analysts warn that blocking key routes could affect up to a quarter of global energy flows if other chokepoints are also impacted.
What’s already happening
This is not just a threat—disruption is already underway:
• Tanker traffic through Hormuz has collapsed, with many ships avoiding the entirely
• Oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel, fuelling inflation fears worldwide
• The International Energy Agency says the current crisis could be worse than the oil shocks of 1973, 1979, and 2022 combined.
Escalation risk
Recent military developments are intensifying the situation:
• US strikes on key Iranian sites, including energy hubs, have raised tensions further
• Iran has warned its “restraint has been removed”, suggesting more aggressive retaliation ahead
What it means for the UK and beyond
For countries like the UK and across Europe:
• Higher oil and gas prices could lead to rising fuel bills and inflation
• Supply shortages may hit industries reliant on energy imports
• Economists warn of a potential slowdown or even recession if disruption continues
Bottom line
Iran’s threat to disrupt oil and gas supplies “for years” is being taken seriously because the disruption has already begun. With key global shipping routes under pressure and military tensions rising, the situation could evolve into one of the most severe energy crises in modern history if it continues to escalate.
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