Meanwhile, Trump has accused Tehran of violating the U.S.-Iran cease-fire, stating that Iranian forces fired bullets in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend.
In the wake of the latest clash, Trump renewed his threat to target Iranian infrastructure.
“We’re offering a very fair and reasonable deal, and I hope they take it because, if they don’t, the United States is going to knock out every single power plant, and every single bridge, in Iran,” he warned.
Baghaei dismissed the threats, insisting “the Islamic Republic of Iran does not accept any deadline or ultimatum to secure its national interests.”
Oil prices surge again after U.S. seizes Iranian ship
After the U.S. seized an Iranian ship over the weekend, and with the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz showing no signs of abating, oil prices have once again surged.
Early trading on Monday saw Brent crude rise to around $95 per barrel, a 5% jump from the close of Friday.
