Iran warns U.S. energy assets in Persian Gulf are vulnerable
By The BriefBrief
Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf warned the U.S. that any new attacks on Iranian assets would be met with retaliation. He said U.S. oil and gas interests across the Persian Gulf are vulnerable after U.S. and Iranian strikes on shipping over the weekend.
WHO:Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf
WHAT:Warned that any new U.S. attacks on Iranian assets would be met with retaliation and said U.S. energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf is vulnerable
WHEN:Reported Sep 7, 2026 at 8:43 PM ET
WHERE:Persian Gulf
WHY:The warning was triggered by U.S. and Iranian strikes on shipping over the weekend and the risk of further escalation.
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