Iran threatens U.S. financial institutions

In Short:
– Iran warns buyers of U.S. Treasury bonds could face consequences amid rising Middle East tensions.
– Ghalibaf claims U.S. strikes would provoke immediate retaliation against regional energy infrastructure.

As tensions escalate in the Middle East, Iran has issued warnings targeting buyers of U.S. Treasury bonds amidst a backdrop of conflict.Iran’s Parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated that U.S.-linked financial institutions would face consequences for their actions.

Tensions escalate

Ghalibaf remarked, “U.S. treasury bonds are soaked in Iranians’ blood. Purchase them, and you purchase a strike on your HQ and assets.”

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, crucial for global shipping, or face strikes.

The deadline for this ultimatum is approaching, set to expire on Monday evening in Washington.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed solidarity with the U.S., emphasizing the importance of collective action against Iran. He urged global leaders, particularly in Europe, to join the efforts against the threats posed by Iran’s military capabilities.

In response, Iran has threatened to entirely close the Strait of Hormuz and target energy infrastructure in the Gulf. Ghalibaf reiterated that any strikes on Iran would lead to immediate retaliation against energy facilities in the region.