Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Ghalibaf, one of the country’s top remaining leaders, called out the U.S. leadership as global oil prices touched $126 per barrel.

The latest move higher comes amid reports that the U.S. will look to extend its blockade of Iranian ports.

Iran’s parliament speaker, Mohammad Ghalibaf, one of the country’s top remaining leaders, called out the U.S. leadership as global oil prices touched $126 per barrel.