Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States, vowing to completely shut down the strategic Strait of Hormuz if Washington follows through with threats to target Iranian power plants. The statement, released on March 22, 2026, by the spokesperson for Iran's Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, outlines a multi-pronged response that could destabilize global energy markets and regional security.
According to the declaration, Iran would not only close the vital waterway—through which 21% of global oil consumption passes—but also launch extensive strikes against Israeli energy infrastructure and destroy regional companies with American shareholders. The measures would remain in force until destroyed Iranian facilities are rebuilt, the statement emphasized.
Analysts suggest this escalation reflects growing tensions over recent U.S. pressure campaigns targeting Iran's energy sector. The threat to regional power plants hosting U.S. bases adds complexity to security calculations for Gulf Cooperation Council members. With global oil prices already volatile in early 2026, markets are closely monitoring developments in what experts describe as the most serious Hormuz-related confrontation since 2019.
