US-Iran tensions escalate amid military and economic pressure

Tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating as Washington employs a strategy of economic pressure and military deterrence. Analysts suggest that President Donald Trump is utilizing psychological and strategic pressure to force concessions from Tehran without immediately committing to a full-scale military conflict. This approach carries the risk of a prolonged economic war that could impact global energy prices and increase inflation.

In Iran, Speaker of Parliament Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has stated that enemies are united in a multi-dimensional war against the country, encompassing economic, military, and cultural aspects. Reports indicate that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is preparing for potential conflict following the failure of recent diplomatic efforts in New York.

While Tehran warns that any new attacks by the U.S. or Israel could expand the conflict toward the Indian Ocean, Washington maintains that it possesses the necessary military options to protect maritime straits and ensure they remain open. The current environment is characterized by high uncertainty, with mediators receiving conflicting signals from Iranian diplomats and military leadership.