- Donald Trump declared the US would continue attacking Iran, including energy and oil targets, over the coming weeks, asserting that core strategic objectives were nearing completion as he addressed the nation on Wednesday evening.
- Global oil prices, including Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate, surged by over $4 following Trump's announcement.
- A CNN/SSRS poll indicated that only one-third of Americans approve of the ongoing military action in the Middle East, with 67 per cent believing Trump lacks a clear plan.
- Iran's armed forces spokesperson, Ebrahim Zolfaqari, threatened “more crushing, broader and more destructive” attacks, vowing to continue military actions until the US and Israel face “permanent regret and surrender”.
- The conflict has led to international impacts, such as soaring fuel prices in Thailand, Australia offering interest-free loans to businesses, and China proposing mediation efforts with Pakistan to de-escalate tensions.
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