Iran war escalates as Trump threatens further destruction

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The developments mark a potentially significant escalation in the Iran conflict, with military incidents and threats raising concerns about wider regional confrontation and disruption to global energy supplies. Oil prices reportedly jumped after tanker attacks, while markets remained sensitive to any further U.S.-Iran escalation. The situation is developing, and independent confirmation of the drone claims and the full circumstances of the tanker incidents remains limited.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, Reuters, The Washington Post