Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a fresh warning that continued external interference could trigger even more severe incidents in the global oil and natural gas sectors.
The statement, reported by Naftemporiki and corroborated by CNBC Indonesia, marks a hardening of rhetoric from Tehran's military wing amid ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf.
The threat comes shortly after a renewed exchange of hostilities in the region, underscoring the persistent risk to maritime transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
While the Guards did not specify the nature of the potential disruptions, the language suggests a willingness to escalate beyond previous incidents involving tanker harassment or minor skirmishes.
This development adds to a series of warnings from Iranian armed forces that unauthorized US interference in the chokepoint will be met with swift military response.
Markets are likely to scrutinize shipping insurance premiums and freight rates closely as this rhetoric intensifies.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical artery for global energy supplies, and any tangible escalation could disrupt flows of crude and liquefied natural gas.