Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, stated during the European trading session on Tuesday that if Iran is unable to sell its oil, then no country in the region will be able to sell its oil either, according to state media and Reuters reports. Qalibaf further emphasized, 'If Iran has no security, then no regional infrastructure shall be safe' [1].
Following these remarks, a slight buying interest was observed in the WTI Oil price, which moved near its day's low at around $91.60 [1]. This suggests that the market reacted to Qalibaf's comments with some concern over potential supply disruptions in the region, which is a key driver of oil prices [1].
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CONCLUSION
Iran's warning regarding regional oil exports and infrastructure security led to a modest increase in WTI Oil prices, reflecting market sensitivity to geopolitical risks in the region. The situation underscores the ongoing influence of political statements on oil market dynamics.