Iran Threatens to Block Strait of Hormuz If Attacked

(Tehran, Iran) The Iranians have threatened to trigger a worldwide energy crisis if attacked.

Iran reiterated that it would block the oil export route in the Persian Gulf if attacked, a Teheran newspaper reported Saturday.

'It is understood that a country would use all possible options against an aggressor if militarily attacked. In that case, Iran would also intensify control of the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz,' the commander of the paramilitary Revolutionary Guards told Jam'e Jam daily.

General Mohammad Ali Jafari also warned neighbouring countries not to take part in any military strike plans against Iran.

Jafari also threatened to rain missiles on Israel if attacked. Although it has probably crossed President Ahmadinejad's, and Jafari's, minds, the "Mother of All Battles" cliche wasn't mentioned.