Iran's Deputy Secretary of the National Security Council Bagheri says "although this war began with Iran, it is not limited to Iran and will spread and expand if there is inaction and inaction against it. Any weak response is an invitation to more war"

Iran's Deputy Secretary of the National Security Council is signaling a potential escalation in conflict, emphasizing that even though Iran initiated the hostilities, the repercussions could extend beyond its borders.

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Iran's Deputy Secretary of the National Security Council Bagheri says "although this war began with Iran, it is not limited to Iran and will spread and expand if there is inaction and inaction against it. Any weak response is an invitation to more war"

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This rhetoric suggests a heightened geopolitical risk that may affect energy markets, particularly oil prices, as any perceived weakness in international response could provoke further instability and disruption in supply.

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