Trump says he could 'blow entire nation up' in Iran threat

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump indicated he is considering escalating the U.S. war on Iran, warning of potentially "very big things" to come but did not specify details; he also expressed openness to meeting Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UN General Assembly.
• Iran's military warned that any new U.S. attack would trigger sustained retaliation against U.S. bases and allies in the region, while Iranian officials emphasized ongoing fighting and diplomacy to counter adversaries.
• The conflict has impacted U.S. allies, with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi group launching missile and drone strikes on Riyadh and gaining strategic positions along the Red Sea coast, threatening vital shipping routes and contributing to a blockade affecting global oil markets.
• The war has driven diesel prices to record highs in the U.S., with diesel exceeding $6.50 per gallon and regular gasoline prices rising significantly, while the U.S. military has spent at least $43.6 billion on the conflict, facing munitions shortages and infrastructure damage.
• Since the conflict began, at least 18 Americans have died and over 800 have been wounded, reflecting the ongoing human and financial costs of the war.