IRGC Aerospace Force Command wrote in response to CENTCOM "we have seen the end of your bases in the region, and we will also see your ships", SNN reports; says Tehran will respond with long and painful strikes

This statement from the IRGC's Aerospace Force emphasizes escalating tensions between Iran and U.S.

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"will respond to enemy operations, even if they are quick and short, with painful, long-range and large-scale strikes"

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military forces in the region. The threats of "long and painful strikes" could heighten anxiety in markets sensitive to geopolitical risks, potentially impacting oil prices and safe-haven assets like gold, while also raising concerns about potential military escalations.

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