US Secretary of War Hegseth says America is winning with regards to Iran; says more US forces will be arriving; US will take all the time it needs to ensure success

• US and Israel will have complete control of Iranian skies in under a week.
• More and larger waves are coming, "we are just getting started".
• US is accelerating not decelerating.
• US will be using unlimited stockpile of precision gravity bombs.
• US can sustain this fight easily for however long it needs to.
• Confirms US submarine sank Iranian ship in the Indian ocean.
• US can sustain the fight "easily".

• Will now begin to expand inland.
• There has been a decrease in the number of missiles and drones being fired by Iran.
• CENTCOM is shifting from large stand-off strike packages to stand-in precision strikes.
• Have sufficient precision munitions for the task at hand.
• Over the next 24-48 hours, US will continue to strike. 

This statement underscores a significant escalation in US military involvement concerning Iran, suggesting both sustained engagement and a proactive stance. The implications for energy markets, particularly oil prices, are notable since a more aggressive US posture may create supply uncertainties, elevating risk premiums. Furthermore, this could heighten geopolitical tensions in the region, impacting commodities and related assets.