Tehran official says US war inevitable amid escalations
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A senior Iranian military commander has declared a renewed, full-scale conflict with the United States "inevitable" as diplomatic efforts appear to collapse. Mohammad Jafar Assadi, deputy head of Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya central command, accused Washington of seeking "total surrender," which he said Iran would not accept. His remarks came after US Central Command carried out what it called self-defense strikes on Iranian radar sites, and Israeli forces expanded ground operations in Lebanon. An IRGC-linked outlet reported plans to fully block the Strait of Hormuz and open additional fronts. Iranian negotiators have since suspended talks, and Brent crude prices have risen on market uncertainty.
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Timeline
- Monday Trump says talks progressing rapidly
- Last 24 hours CENTCOM hits Iranian radar
- Last 24 hours Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon
- Shortly after Iranian outlet threatens Hormuz blockade
- Shortly after Iran signals multiple conflict fronts
- Following strikes Iran suspends diplomatic engagement
- Today Assadi calls US-Iran war inevitable
- Today oil prices rise amid regional tensions
Why it matters
Tensions in the Middle East can affect your wallet. If Iran blocks the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices could spike. That means higher gas prices and potentially more expensive goods. Keep an eye on your local gas prices.
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