New Delhi, April 13 -- Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, has warned that the ongoing regional conflict is poised to disrupt global energy markets, cautioning that a spike in fuel costs is imminent.

Speaking on the volatile situation, the Ambassador told ANI that Tehran is prepared for all contingencies.

"Our high-ranking officials have announced that we are ready for any option, and I think these conflicts disturb everything, and you can see the price of petroleum in the near future. Unfortunately, the Zionist regime wants to drag the United States into this conflict," Fathali said.

Addressing concerns regarding maritime security and the movement of vessels through one of the world's most critical energy corridors, the envo...