Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, stated that Iran's armed forces are prepared for a response that would be more devastating than previous conflicts with Israel. This warning comes amid reports of attacks on commercial vessels in the Arabian Peninsula, including incidents involving projectiles and small boats firing on tankers.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported these maritime threats, which have contributed to rising crude oil prices, with Brent crude reaching $110 per barrel. The geopolitical tensions are further exacerbated by Iran-allied Houthi militants targeting Saudi Arabia, including attacks on oil facilities.
President Donald Trump has indicated that the U.S. does not plan to use nuclear weapons against Iran, but the situation remains volatile, with potential impacts on global oil supply and prices as conflicts in the region escalate