Afghanistan, March 14 -- Abbas Araghchi said policies and military actions by the United States and Israel are responsible for the recent surge in global oil prices.
Speaking during the annual Quds Day rally in Tehran, Araghchi told reporters that instability created by Washington and Tel Aviv in the region has pushed energy prices significantly higher.
He said the ongoing crises in the Middle East, including attacks on oil tankers and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf, have directly affected global energy markets.
Oil prices briefly surged above $100 per barrel this week as tensions intensified. Brent crude reached around $101 in Asian trading while US WTI crude traded above $96, reflecting market fears of further disruptions.
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