President Trump has signaled further military action against Iran, promising aggressive strikes and stating US forces will “finish the job.” He indicated that core strategic objectives are nearing completion, but offered no specific timeline for resolution.
The president’s statements caused a surge in oil prices, climbing more than $5 and pushing the price back over $100 a barrel.
This escalation follows previous vows to hit Iran “extremely hard,” effectively dashing expectations of a quick de-escalation in the conflict. The situation has already created chaos in the global energy supply.