Iran Threatens Gulf Oil Facilities Amid Trump Blockade Escalation Says Former Obama Advisor

A former Obama advisor has warned that Iran could target Gulf oil facilities amid a squeeze from President Donald Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, potentially escalating tensions in the region. The warning comes as tensions have been escalating since the US withdrawal from the landmark nuclear deal with Iran last year. Iran has threatened to retaliate against any country intercepting its oil shipments through the strategic waterway. The former advisor outlined a 'worst-case scenario' in which Iran could launch attacks on key energy facilities, further destabilizing the region.