- Trump warns Tehran ‘more to follow’ after strike destroys Iran’s largest bridge The Guardian —
- Trump Threatens to Escalate Iran War But Says End Is Very Close Bloomberg —
- U.S. bombs Iran's civilian infrastructure for first time after "stone ages" threat Axios —
- Volatility hits Wall Street and U.S. oil tops $110 a barrel PBS —
- Sachs warns of escalation, oil disruption in Iran conflict; calls for global action Times Of India —
- Trump Is Spinning Defeat in Iran Bloomberg —
- Trump delivers conflicting messages in prime-time speech — we need clarity The Hill —
- Trump Threatens Iran’s Infrastructure as Markets Fear Longer War Bloomberg —
- Trump Under Pressure as Oil Surges on Fears of Prolonged War Bloomberg —
- Oil gains with Brent surging more than 8% as Trump's Iran war speech stokes fears of further escalation CNBC —
Trump Vows Escalation in Iran War
The address has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, pushing oil prices above $110 per barrel as investors fear a prolonged conflict.
While Trump touted the success of 'Operation Epic Fury,' critics argue the lack of a clear exit strategy is creating dangerous regional instability.
International allies have expressed bewilderment at the conflicting messages of imminent victory and continued bombardment.
Meanwhile, the U.S. military has already begun targeting civilian infrastructure, including major bridges near the Iranian capital.