Iran Warns of Wider War Beyond Region if US Restarts Military Action

Iran has warned that any new US military attack could expand the war beyond the Middle East, raising fears of wider global conflict. The warning came from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards, who said that if aggression resumes, “the promised regional war will extend beyond the region this time.”

Trump Says He Almost Restarted Military Action

US President Donald Trump said he came very close to ordering a new bombing campaign against Iran but paused it to allow diplomacy to continue. He also said he was “an hour away” from making the decision before holding back.

Strait of Hormuz and Oil Flows Disrupted

Tensions remain high around the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route. Iran has restricted most shipping since the conflict escalated, allowing limited passage mainly for friendly countries like China. Chinese tankers carrying millions of barrels of oil have recently passed through.

Talks, Sanctions and Market Pressure

Iran is demanding sanctions relief, frozen funds release, and troop withdrawal in talks with the US, but many of these demands were previously rejected. Vice President JD Vance said progress is being made, while oil markets remain highly sensitive to every update.