Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, has condemned US President Donald Trump's threats to target Iranian energy and transport infrastructure, attributing these reckless moves to the influence of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump, using explicit language, demanded Iran open the Strait of Hormuz, warning of severe consequences if they do not comply. In response, Iran has intensified its attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, launching drone strikes on facilities in Kuwait, Bahrain, and the United Arab Emirates, while also claiming to have targeted an Israeli-linked vessel in Dubai's Jebel Ali port. The situation has drawn sharp rebukes from US politicians, including Senate Democrat Chuck Schumer, who criticized Trump's behavior as erratic and potentially leading to war crimes. Amidst these developments, crude oil prices surged, with West Texas Intermediate rising by 1.86% to $113.62 a barrel. The ongoing conflict has resulted in casualties, with reports indicating at least five deaths from US-Israeli operations in southwest Iran and significant damage to Kuwaiti infrastructure from Iranian drone attacks. As tensions mount, Iran has threatened devastating retaliation against any attacks on civilian targets, indicating a precarious situation in the region.