US President Trump says US has plans to decimate Iran bridges by Tuesday night; every power plant will be out of business at midnight; decimation would happen over a four-hour period; but we don't want that to happen, it would take 100 years to re build
- US could help Iran rebuild.
- If we left today, it would take 20 years to rebuild.
- Iran is a paper tiger.
Context
This statement from President Trump reflects a significant escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions, highlighting potential military actions that could disrupt not only regional stability but also global energy markets. The implied threat to Iran's infrastructure could drive up oil prices if market participants start to price in supply risks, while also creating volatility in currencies linked to both the USD and JPY as markets react to geopolitical uncertainty.
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