Iran prepares broader retaliation as diplomacy falters

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Reuters reports that Iranian officials are preparing for a more forceful retaliation if Washington renews major strikes, even as Tehran pursues diplomacy that officials privately regard as unlikely to succeed. The reported standoff is unfolding alongside elevated fuel prices and concerns about global supply disruptions linked to the Iran conflict. The United States has also pressed France and Germany to release emergency diesel stocks or potentially face restrictions on U.S. diesel exports, underscoring the conflict’s broader economic effects.

Sources: Reuters