Iran Warns Israel as Oil Wahala and Global Tension Rises





Iran’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has vowed that his country will make sure Israel pays a serious price after accusing them of breaking an agreement backed by the administration of Donald Trump to pause attacks on Iran’s energy facilities.

According to him, Israel recently bombed two of Iran’s biggest steel factories, a power plant, and even some civilian nuclear sites. He said this move clearly goes against the understanding that both sides should hold back, especially when diplomatic talks are still ongoing. Israel, however, insists it carried out the strikes with the knowledge and cooperation of the United States.

Araghchi didn’t hide his frustration, saying the attack directly contradicts the deadline given by Trump to allow peaceful negotiations. Just a day earlier, Trump had announced an extension of the pause on attacks against Iran’s energy infrastructure, shifting it by 10 more days to April 6, 2026. He even claimed that discussions between the U.S. and Iran were progressing well.

Trump’s adviser, Steve Witkoff, also revealed that the U.S. had sent a detailed 15-point proposal to Iran through Pakistani intermediaries, describing the talks as “strong and productive.” Iran, as expected, responded with its own conditions—showing that both sides are still trying to negotiate, but no final agreement yet.

In another twist, Trump disclosed that Iran allowed 10 oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a kind of goodwill gesture. This route is very important globally because about one-fifth of the world’s oil passes through there. However, ongoing tensions and counterattacks in the region have already disrupted oil movement, affecting global supply.

As a result, oil prices have gone up sharply. Brent crude is now around $113 per barrel, while U.S. oil is close to $100 per barrel. This is beginning to hit ordinary Americans hard, with fuel prices rising significantly in just one month.

Because of this pressure, the Trump administration has started looking for ways to reduce fuel costs. They have temporarily relaxed sanctions on oil from countries like Russia, Venezuela, and Iran to allow more supply into the market. At the same time, they are increasing local oil production and even dipping into their strategic oil reserves to stabilize prices.

For now, the situation remains tense. It’s like when two people are trying to settle a dispute, but one side keeps acting outside the agreement—making peace talks more difficult and raising the chances of a bigger 



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