Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:18pm on 09 Mar 2026,Monday International
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesman Ebrahim Zolfighari warned that the escalating conflict with the United States could drive global oil prices to $200 per barrel. He accused Washington of opening a “new chapter” in the war by targeting Iran’s energy infrastructure. Reports say strikes backed by the US and Israel hit fuel storage and refinery facilities near Tehran, including sites in Shahr-e Rey, Shahran and Karaj. The attacks signal a shift toward economic and energy targets, raising fears of supply disruptions through the critical Strait of Hormuz and further volatility in global energy markets.
