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The conflict with Iran is shifting into economic warfare. Iran is now threatening to expand the fight, warning it could target shipping across the Persian Gulf, the Sea of Oman and the Red Sea if the U.S. keeps its blockade in place at the Strait of Hormuz.
Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. is preparing to escalate its own pressure, planning secondary sanctions on global financial institutions that do business with Iran. Bessent called it the “financial equivalent” of a bombing campaign.
For now, a two-week ceasefire is holding, but the threats are not.
A military adviser to Iran’s supreme leader warned Iran could sink U.S. ships in the Strait of Hormuz if American forces continue to “police” the waterway.
Israel said it is ready to resume strikes inside Iran if talks collapse. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said, “We are prepared for any scenario.”
Israel has also stepped up its campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah...
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