Iran warns US will ‘pay the price’ for civilian deaths in Qeshm

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf accused the United States of spilling the blood of the innocent in response to battlefield defeats, warning that Washington “will pay the price” for the deaths of civilians on the island of Qeshm, according to Aljazeera.

Ghalibaf claimed the US has grown accustomed to compensating for military setbacks with attacks on unarmed people. No further details on the incident or potential US involvement were immediately provided.

The remarks raise fresh geopolitical tensions, which could affect regional sentiment and safe-haven flows. Markets are likely to monitor any escalation for its potential impact on oil prices and broader risk appetite.