Iran warns ‘not one litre’ of oil will be allowed to leave the Middle East and unleashes deadly strike on Bahrain – as Trump threatens Tehran with ‘fire and fury’ if blockade continues
Iran vows to halt all Middle East oil exports amid escalating conflict and targets Bahrain in strike
Iran has issued a stark warning, stating it will prevent the departure of even a single drop of oil from the region if the US and Israel persist with their aerial assaults. This declaration followed an aggressive attack on Bahrain, which marked a significant escalation in the ongoing regional tensions.
Trump’s threat of ‘fire and fury’ sparks market volatility
US President Donald Trump last night escalated the pressure on Iran, vowing to unleash ‘death, fire and fury’ if the country continued to disrupt oil shipments. His remarks came as oil prices dipped and global stock markets fluctuated, despite his optimism about ending hostilities swiftly.
“We will hit them so hard that it will not be possible for them or anybody else helping them to ever recover that section of the world,” Trump declared during a Monday press briefing.
Trump asserted that the United States had dealt a major blow to Iran’s military infrastructure and forecasted the conflict would conclude before the initial four-week timeline he had set. However, he left the definition of ‘victory’ unspecified, leaving room for interpretation.
Strategic maneuvers and civilian toll
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps has stated it will not permit any oil to exit the region if the attacks continue. A spokesperson called Trump’s threats ‘nonsense,’ according to state media reports. The strikes have already caused substantial disruption, with at least 1,332 Iranian civilians reported dead and thousands injured since late February.
On March 9, 2026, an Iranian projectile struck an industrial zone in Ma’ameer, Bahrain, killing one woman and injuring eight others. The attack was condemned by Bahrain as a ‘sinful Iranian aggression,’ highlighting the growing regional hostilities.
Global repercussions and diplomatic shifts
Following his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Trump announced potential relief from oil-related sanctions on certain nations, aiming to alleviate the supply crisis. This move could ease pressure on global markets but may also complicate efforts to sanction Russia for its actions in Ukraine.
“If Iran does anything that stops the flow of oil within the Strait of Hormuz, they will be hit by the United States of America TWENTY TIMES HARDER than they have been hit thus far,” Trump emphasized on Truth Social.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi expressed skepticism about resuming talks with the US, citing past negotiations as a ‘bitter experience.’ He noted that despite progress in talks, the American side launched attacks, suggesting a lack of willingness to engage further.
Mojtaba Khamenei’s recent appointment as Iran’s supreme leader seemed to prolong the conflict, causing oil markets to rise and share prices to fall. However, the situation shifted when Trump predicted a rapid resolution and hinted at possible sanctions relief, sending markets back into motion.
The Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for one-fifth of global oil traffic, has effectively been closed due to the conflict, forcing tankers to halt for over a week and compelling producers to reduce output as storage limits are reached.
Smoke rose from the ruins near Azadi Tower in western Tehran on March 10, 2026, following an Israeli strike that damaged a Hezbollah-linked financial institution. A portrait of the late Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah stood amidst the destruction, symbolizing the broader regional stakes.
