Iran: Ghalibaf warns — "either all or none" over oil exports
The parliament speaker addressed the United States and Gulf states as the Strait of Hormuz remains central to U.S.–Iran tensions.
Iran's parliament speaker issued a sharp warning on September 29, 2026, saying Tehran will not accept a situation in which its oil exports are prevented while other regional producers continue to sell normally.
Ghalibaf's message to Washington and Gulf capitals
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf framed the statement as a direct message to the United States and Persian Gulf states, underlining the stakes around the Strait of Hormuz. He said the region cannot remain divided when it comes to oil exports.
In his remarks Ghalibaf made the threat explicit: "The balance of this war is clear: either all or none. In a region where we cannot sell oil, no one will sell oil." The warning comes as a new round of diplomatic talks is being watched for signs of de‑escalation in the wider U.S.–Iran confrontation.
The Strait of Hormuz remains central to the dispute: a large share of crude oil and liquefied natural gas exported from the Persian Gulf passes through the waterway. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have pipeline alternatives that can bypass parts of the strait, but their capacity cannot fully replace maritime shipments.
Analysts and global markets are closely monitoring whether diplomacy will reduce tensions after months of confrontation. The statement also echoed broader developments from earlier this year: on February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched a war against Iran, demanding Iran abandon any pursuit of nuclear weapons.
Photo: press material from the event
