Iran warns US: 'Strike, and you will be struck' after attacks on US bases in Gulf

Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the United States via social media that any strike would be met with retaliation, saying Iran would only allow passage through the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian arrangements, not US threats. He said Iran's military had attacked two US bases in Kuwait and two in Bahrain, warning further strikes if the US continues its actions. This follows reported Iranian threats after US strikes on Iranian targets.

For Nigerians, escalation in the Gulf threatens oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint for about a third of global seaborne oil. Higher oil prices would affect Nigeria's oil revenue and fuel prices at the pump, already volatile after subsidy removal. Increased tension could also impact Nigerians working or investing in Gulf states and heighten risks of broader conflict affecting global markets.

Monitor oil price trends and fuel costs; consider budgeting for possible fuel increases. If you have family, investments, or business ties to Gulf economies, stay updated via reliable sources. If Gulf tensions push oil prices higher, how would that affect your household budget or business costs, and what adjustments might you make now?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/09/war-you-will-be-struck-iran-warns-us/