Iran Threatens US with Crushing Attacks Amid Tensions

On Thursday, Iran vowed to carry out "crushing" attacks against the United States and Israel in response to President Donald Trump's threats of intensified military action. Trump's 19-minute speech emphasized that if negotiations do not yield results within two to three weeks, the US would revert to a more aggressive stance.

Following Israeli airstrikes, which reportedly injured four people in the Tel Aviv area, Iran's military command center, Khatam al-Anbiya, issued a statement warning of broader destructive actions. The conflict, which has seen casualties in Lebanon and escalated tensions in the Gulf region, has drawn in various countries, with Iran's Revolutionary Guard vowing to maintain its stance against its enemies.

The situation has significant implications for global oil prices and economic stability, with concerns raised about the impact on inflation and food security worldwide.