Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei has publicly rebuked Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for his failure to denounce U.S. President Donald Trump's threats against Iran, which Trump articulated during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Carney described Iran as a major global threat and suggested that Trump's language reflects an ongoing war.
Baqaei accused Carney of appeasing U.S. aggression rather than condemning it, emphasizing that such behavior may ultimately expose Canada to the consequences of U.S. policies. Meanwhile, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined three potential outcomes for U.S. strategy towards Iran, including internal conflict within Iran, a popular uprising, or a successful negotiation for a deal.
Bessent noted that economic sanctions are severely impacting Iran, with external flights dropping by 80% to 90%. He also hinted at further actions to restrict Iranian airlines, which could exacerbate the situation. This ongoing tension between the U.S. and Iran, coupled with international responses, could influence market stability and investor sentiment regarding geopolitical risks