“If you can tolerate $200 oil, keep playing this game,” Iran warns US and Israel

Iran has warned that escalating strikes on its energy
infrastructure by the United States and Israel could trigger a
dramatic surge in global oil prices, potentially pushing the price
of crude beyond $200 per barrel, AzerNEWS
reports.

According to statements of Ebrahim Zulfikari, spokesperson for
the Hatem al-Anbiya Central Headquarters of the Islamic
Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the warning was issued while
commenting on recent attacks targeting Iranian infrastructure.

Speaking on Iranian state television, Zulfikari called on
leaders of Islamic countries to urge Washington and Tel Aviv to
refrain from what he described as “cowardly and inhumane actions”,
warning that continued escalation could have severe consequences
for global energy markets.

“Otherwise, similar steps will be taken in the region,” he said.
“If you can tolerate the price of oil exceeding $200 per barrel,
continue this game.”

The remarks come amid growing tensions following US and Israeli
strikes targeting oil depots in and around Tehran, which Iranian
officials say could lead to retaliation against energy
infrastructure across the region.

In a separate statement cited by Iranian media, an Iranian
official indicated that Tehran may revise its target selection
strategy, suggesting that potential responses may no longer be
limited to strictly military targets belonging to the United States
and Israel.

According to the official, US-linked facilities could also be
considered potential targets, a move reportedly prompted by recent
statements from US and Israeli officials that Iranian authorities
say directly threaten the country.

The warnings coincided with heightened volatility in energy
markets. Oil prices surged sharply amid fears of supply
disruptions, with Brent crude rising to around $119 per barrel,
reflecting growing concerns that a wider regional conflict could
impact major oil supply routes and infrastructure.