Iran hits back at Rubio’s ‘energy hostage’ remark, blames US sanctions for market turmoil

AI Summary

Iran has denied US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's accusation of holding the energy market hostage, blaming US sanctions for the turmoil in global energy markets. Tehran criticizes Washington for distorting regional realities and destabilizing policies.

Iran has rejected US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks, accusing Washington of distorting regional realities and diverting attention from its destabilizing policies. Tehran asserts that US sanctions, not its own actions, have disrupted global energy markets and held them hostage. Rubio had previously accused Iran of holding the energy market hostage during his visit to India.