Tensions continue to rise as Donald Trump intensifies rhetoric against Iran, claiming the US has “blown Iran off the map” while warning of further escalation. Reports from Tehran indicate that air strikes have hit not only military targets, but also residential areas, schools, hospitals, and humanitarian facilities, raising serious concerns over civilian safety. Experts warn that targeting infrastructure could trigger a dangerous cycle of retaliation, with Iran potentially striking regional energy facilities and US allies across the Gulf. Meanwhile, uncertainty grows over whether any diplomatic off-ramp still exists. With the Strait of Hormuz crisis impacting global oil supply and international markets, fears are mounting that the conflict could expand into a wider regional war.
