Iran warns Saudi Arabia, Japan, Jordan over support for anti-Iran resolution

TEHRAN: Iran has issued a sharp warning to Saudi Arabia, Japan and Jordan, saying the three countries will have to face the consequences of supporting a resolution against Tehran amid rising regional tensions.

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei made the remarks while responding to a meeting of Gulf countries, according to Iranian state television. His comments came as diplomatic tensions surrounding Iran, the Gulf region and the strategic Strait of Hormuz continue to intensify.

Baghaei said countries supporting measures against Iran should understand that their decisions could carry consequences. He specifically named Saudi Arabia, Japan and Jordan over their backing of the anti-Iran resolution.

The Iranian spokesperson also blamed the United States for the sharp rise in global fuel prices, arguing that Washington should be held responsible for the economic pressure being felt in international energy markets.

His comments reflect Tehran’s increasingly forceful rhetoric as tensions over the region’s security and maritime routes remain high.

Baghaei stressed that regional problems should be resolved through negotiations and without the involvement of foreign powers. He said dialogue remained the appropriate way to address disputes, suggesting that outside intervention could further complicate the situation.

The Iranian official also defended Tehran’s position on maritime restrictions and any measures affecting shipping routes.

He described maritime sanctions and blockades as equivalent to acts of war, saying Iran considers its actions under such circumstances to be defensive in nature.

“We are not in a state of peace, but in a state of war,” Baghaei said, underscoring the seriousness with which Tehran views the current situation.

The Strait of Hormuz was another key point in his remarks. Baghaei asserted that the strategically important waterway remains under Iran’s full control.

The comments are particularly significant because the Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most important energy routes, with a substantial share of global oil and gas shipments passing through the narrow waterway.

Any prolonged disruption in the strait could therefore have consequences far beyond the Gulf region, potentially affecting energy prices, shipping and global markets.

Baghaei’s warning comes amid diplomatic efforts involving Gulf states and other regional players, with discussions over maritime security and the possibility of arrangements concerning the Strait of Hormuz gaining renewed attention.

While Iran continues to call for negotiations, its latest statements indicate that Tehran is prepared to respond strongly to what it considers hostile actions or international pressure.

The remarks also highlight the widening diplomatic divide over how regional tensions should be addressed, with Iran insisting on negotiations while warning that sanctions, blockades and military pressure could trigger further escalation.