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Donald Trump's interviews on Fox News contained claims of Iran wanting to negotiate, which directly contradict statements from Iranian officials. Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister explicitly stated that Iran will not negotiate with the US, viewing any such American overtures as misguided, and confirming they will not open the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing a path of 'full-fledged war'.
Donald Trump's threats to 'obliterate' Iranian civilization and destroy infrastructure are met with Iran shifting focus to the Red Sea and the Bab Almandab Strait. The IRGC warns of shutting down shipping to inflict 'real pain' on the United States, leveraging Houthi allies in Yemen for potential action.
Trump held an emergency meeting to discuss 'devastating strikes' on Iran, aiming for a wider scope than current operations. The US has already carried out strikes, resulting in casualties. Iran has responded powerfully, striking targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Jordan, and the United Arab Emirates, and has hit several oil tankers using cruise missiles, demonstrating increased lethality.
The video presents footage of Iranian Revolutionary Guard attacks, including a logistics center in Kuwait and US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Bahrain. Satellite images show significant damage to US bases. The Strait of Hormuz has effectively been shut down by Iran, with cruise missile attacks on tankers preventing international shipping, leading to zero non-Iranian traffic.
The closure of shipping lanes has led to a significant surge in oil crack spreads, hitting unprecedented levels of $68 per barrel. Crude oil prices are also rising, indicating impending global oil shortages, especially in diesel, as predicted by ongoing warnings.