"Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf: No one will be able to sell oil in the region where we cannot sell oil."

22.07.2026 22:30

Iranian Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf has challenged the US. Pointing to oil sales revenue, Ghalibaf stated they will never abandon Hormuz, saying, "The equation of this war is clear: all or nothing. In a region where we do not sell oil, no one will be able to sell oil." Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi also threatened the US with the words, "Our defense doctrine is clear: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth."

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said regarding conflicts with the US, "The equation of this war is clear: all or nothing. In a region where we do not sell oil, no one will be able to sell oil."

"SECURITY OF HORMUZ IS POSSIBLE ONLY IF US WITHDRAWS FROM THE REGION"

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf made statements regarding the conflicts between the US and Iran, assessing the course of the war. In a post on his social media account, Ghalibaf said, "The equation of this war is clear: all or nothing. In a region where we do not sell oil, no one will be able to sell oil. If our security is not ensured, no infrastructure will be safe, and the security of the Strait of Hormuz will only be possible with the withdrawal of American forces from the region."

The Iranian Parliament Speaker stated, "We have said many times that the strait will not return to pre-war conditions."

"AN EYE FOR AN EYE, A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH"

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that regardless of the type of support, parties contributing to potential US attacks would be considered legitimate targets.

Following US threats against Iran, Araghchi made a statement on his account on the US-based X social media platform.

Using the phrase "Our defense doctrine is clear: an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth," Araghchi warned, "Any aggression against Iran, including against our infrastructure, will compel us to give a strong and decisive response."

Regarding potential US attacks, Araghchi also stated, "Those contributing to such aggression, regardless of the type of support, will be considered legitimate targets."