The US war against Iran has significantly impacted global economies, particularly affecting energy and basic goods prices. The poor and working class are disproportionately affected, while the top 1% benefit from increased corporate profits.

Facing a US naval blockade, Iran’s layered sea-denial strategy – combining anti-ship missiles, naval mines, submarines, and alternative overland trade routes through Russia and China – gives Tehran multiple options to sustain its economy, raise the costs of enforcement, and ultimately pressure Washington into retreat.

Iran has warned about the poor physical condition of its pilots held in Qatar and called for their immediate transfer to a hospital and return to Iran.

Iran condemns double standards in the international community’s response to terrorism.

Iranian Army spokesman says individuals who capture or kill US troops in the event of a ground invasion of Iran would receive a cash reward of approximately $30,000, with women receiving double the reward.

Any war-ending deal with Iran must include a binding and enforceable US commitment to non-aggression and no future threats against Iran or its allies; without which any deal or understanding is merely a lull before another storm.

Iran’s Defense Ministry spokesman says production of some strategic defense products and war necessities increased by more than threefold during the 40-day imposed war.