Israel Prepares for Weeks of Iran Strikes as War Enters Sixth Week
Key Takeaways
- Israel says it is ready for more weeks of fighting with Iran.
- Hormuz tensions trigger energy fears as Trump urges allies to secure oil.
- US leadership escalates threats to Iran's energy capabilities amid ongoing war.
Israel Prepares for Prolonged War
The Israel Defense Forces signaled readiness for weeks of continued strikes.
“Iran’s parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has positioned himself as an unlikely financial adviser during the United States-Israel war on Iran”
Shoshani said they have the targets, ammunition, and personnel for that.
Hegseth conceded Iran retained missile capabilities.
Trump Threatens Infrastructure Strikes
Trump renewed threats to blow up Iran's civilian infrastructure.
Iranian state media reported a water desalination plant was hit.
The IRGC announced it would target 18 U.S. companies.
War Spreads as Strait Remains Closed
Iran continued its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
“Jonathan Beale Defence correspondent More now from the UK’s Defence Secretary John Healey, who has been visiting the Gulf”
Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel.
Two Iranian oil tankers were attacked.
UN Warns of $194 Billion Economic Impact
The UNDP warned the conflict could trigger severe regional instability.
Regional GDP could fall by up to 6 percent.
A cancer drug factory was hit in Tehran.
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