Ali Akbar Darelni of Tehran’s Strategic Research Center called a US strike on an Iranian tanker a major issue and said Iran will not leave it unanswered. He said the US maritime blockade and sanctions are putting severe pressure on Tehran, that Iran is preparing measures to break the blockade and retaliate more forcefully, and that Iran has plans to push oil prices above $100 per barrel.

2026-09-06

Ali Akbar Darelni of Tehran’s Strategic Research Center called a US strike on an Iranian tanker a major issue and said Iran will not leave it unanswered. He said the US maritime blockade and sanctions are putting severe pressure on Tehran, that Iran is preparing measures to break the blockade and retaliate more forcefully, and that Iran has plans to push oil prices above $100 per barrel.