Trump suggests US-Iran war to end 'very soon' and ' oil prices will come tumbling down'
Key Points:
- Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei labeled President Donald Trump as the "worst president in American history," responding to Trump's critical remarks about Iran's leadership during a rally in Alabama.
- The Israel Defense Forces announced airstrikes killing two commanders of the Iran-backed Palestinian Islamic Jihad group in Gaza, citing ongoing threats and violations of ceasefire agreements.
- UAE official Anwar Gargash condemned a recent suspected hijacking attempt on a FlyDubai flight to Israel, emphasizing the region's ongoing struggle with extremism and the importance of confronting hate speech.
- AAA reported a decline in U.S. gas prices over the past week, with the national average falling from $4.49 to $4.38 per gallon amid efforts to expand refining capacity and maintain control over the Strait of Hormuz.
- Treasury Under Secretary Erin Browne stated that U.S. sanctions under Operation Economic Outcast are severely damaging Iran's economy, with the rial hitting record lows, signaling effective economic isolation of Tehran.