Iran warns Israel faces retaliation if US continues strikes on Iranian infrastructure
Iran warns Israel will face retaliation if the United States continues striking Iranian infrastructure, Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr stated in remarks carried by Iranian state television earlier today. Zolghadr said Tehran would respond decisively to further attacks on critical facilities and that Israel would not be spared from fighter responses.
This warning comes as the US-Iran memorandum of understanding appears fragile following recent military exchanges, raising fears the April ceasefire could collapse and reignite wider Middle East conflict. The statement marks one of Tehran's strongest threats against Israel since tensions eased earlier this year, with related reports noting US strikes on Iranian positions in the Strait of Hormuz and Iran threatening to close the waterway.
For Nigerians, escalating Gulf tensions could impact global oil prices given Nigeria's status as an oil-exporting nation, potentially affecting fuel costs and government revenue. Related developments include US strikes on Iranian military positions and Israeli readiness to resume strikes pending US approval.
Will continued Gulf tensions lead to higher fuel prices in Nigeria, or might diplomatic efforts prevent further escalation given the fragile April ceasefire?